Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc reported on Monday that a busy bridge in northern Vietnam has collapsed in the midst of very storms Yagi, which plowed 10 vehicles and two scooters into the Red River.
The Phong Chau bridge collapse in Phu Tho state left no survivors, despite what reports of casualties. At least three individuals have been rescued and 13 are missing, Mr Ho said.
Part of the 375-metre ( 1230 feet ) bridge is still standing, and Mr Ho said he had instructed the military to build a pontoon bridge as soon as possible.
Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, has killed at least 59 people since it made landfall in Vietnam on Saturday, bringing strong winds of up to 203 km/h ( 126 mph ).
In the weeks since, the wind has wreaked havoc in northwestern Vietnam.
At least 44 patients were killed by floods and display storms, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said on Monday- a 68-year-old girl, a one-year-old son and a newborn child among them.
More than 240 people have been injured, while some 1.5 million are still without electricity.
Additionally, the tornado damaged roofs from structures and damaged trees.
Officials have warned of more flooding and landslides as the wind moves westward despite its exotic depression’s degeneration.
In the Yen Bai province, flood waters reached a metre ( three feet ) high on Monday, with 2, 400 families moved to higher ground as the water levels rose, AFP news agency reported.
Additionally, lots of fishing vessels were swept away by the Yagi. After a few sailors were reported missing, search and rescue workers discovered 27 people drifting at ocean on Sunday.
Almost 50, 000 people have been evacuated from seaside cities in Vietnam, with government issuing a reminder to remain inside.
Classrooms were temporarily closed in 12 northern regions, including Hanoi.
When hitting Vietnam, Yagi left 24 people dying across southern China and the Philippines.
According to scientists, climate change is making typhoons and hurricanes stronger, more numerous, and staying over property more. Wind velocity are increased as a result of warmer ocean waters and more energy being expended by hurricanes.
A warmer ambience likewise holds more water, which can lead to more intensive rainfall.