Typhoon Niade has struck northern Vietnam with deadly force, claiming
at least 24 lives and injuring nearly 300 people.
This is Asia's most powerful storm this year, and it's
left a trail of destruction across the region.
As the typhoon made landfall over the weekend, it triggered
massive floods and landslides, devastating towns, villages and farms.
Heavy rainfall up to 17 inches in just 24 hours
has made the situation even worse, with authorities warning of
more floods on the way.
In coastal regions like Kwang Nin and Haifang, strong winds
and waves have some 30 boats and damaged over 3000
homes.
In the mountains, the tragedy is even greater.
A family of four lost their lives in a landslide
and in another incident, 6 people, including a newborn and
a toddler, were killed.
Rescue operations are underway, but the threat isn't over yet.
With the ground still saturated, more landslides could hit in
the coming days as Vietnam continues to reel from Typhoon
Yaji's devastating impact.
This disaster highlights how climate change is making storms more
intense and unpredictable.
Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.