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Yagi Devastates Southeast Asia, Death Toll Exceeds 200

Millions face flooding, power outages, and destroyed infrastructure as Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar reel from the storm's impact.

  • Vietnam reports 197 fatalities, with extensive damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure across 26 provinces.
  • Thailand experiences its worst flooding in 80 years in Mae Sai district, with nine confirmed deaths and significant disruption in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
  • Myanmar confirms 17 deaths and has set up 50 camps to assist over 50,000 displaced residents, while train services between Yangon and Mandalay are suspended.
  • UNICEF is providing emergency supplies to affected areas in Vietnam, where over 140,000 homes have been damaged.
  • The Mekong River Commission issues a flood warning for Luang Prabang, Laos, as the region braces for further impacts.
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