Typhoon Yagi's Devastation: Over 300 Dead Across Southeast Asia
The strongest storm to hit Asia this year has caused severe flooding and landslides, displacing hundreds of thousands in Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand.
- Vietnam reports 254 deaths, with 103 people still missing and over 800 injured.
- Myanmar's death toll has risen to 74, with nearly 240,000 people displaced and 89 missing.
- The storm has destroyed entire villages, particularly in Vietnam's Lao Cai province, and caused extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture.
- Myanmar's ruling junta has requested foreign aid for the first time in years, as the country grapples with the compounded effects of civil war and natural disaster.
- Climate experts warn that storms like Typhoon Yagi are becoming more intense due to climate change, leading to higher winds and heavier rainfall.