Weather Alert – Typhoon Yagi Aftermath
Location: North-East Vietnam
Heavy rains triggered by typhoon Yagi have caused severe floods and landslides in Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Thai Nguyen, and Cao Bang, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries and missing persons. As rains persist and water levels continue rising quickly in rivers, authorities are warning about possible widespread flooding in northern regions, including the area surrounding Hanoi. Flood warnings due to the Red River water level rising to Alert Level 1 and above Alert Level 1 are in effect for the following areas: Phuc Tan beach (Phuc Tan Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi), Phuc Xa beach (Phuc Xa Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi), and the wards of Tu Lien, Quang Ba, and Phu Thuong (Tay Ho District).
The Embassy continues to monitor the devastating impact and resulting hazards from super typhoon Yagi, and we want to ensure U.S. citizens are aware of the continued dangers in the affected areas. Felled trees, downed power lines, damaged roads, flooding, and landslides have rendered many roads impassable and/or unsafe. Please follow local government officials’ guidance and monitor the local news when traveling, especially in mountainous areas.
Actions to Take:
- Do not travel to the affected areas.
- Monitor the local news for updates.
- Check your emergency kit to ensure you have needed medicines and other supplies.
- Seek secure shelter.
- Protect your important documents including your passport.
- Keep your family at home informed about your safety and welfare.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program at step.state.gov
- Monitor the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center(https://www.metoc.navy.mil/jtwc/jtwc.html) and the Vietnam National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting(https://www.nchmf.gov.vn/kttv/) for updated storm tracking information.
- Monitor our website athttps://vn.usembassy.gov/or travel.state.gov or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at @travelgov. We will issue updated messages and information specific to the circumstances.
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