Typhoon Trami claims twelve lives, causes extensive damage in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Typhoon Trami has resulted in the deaths of 12 people and injuries to seven others.

The province of Quang Binh reported the fatalities and injuries, along with the sinking of five ships and severe flooding affecting over 34,000 homes,Caliber.Az reports citing Vietnamese media.

Over the past four days, heavy rains and flooding have led to the evacuation of more than 9,290 families and submerged nearly 34,500 homes in the province, with Le Thuy District experiencing the most severe impact, affecting about 20,000 homes.

The floods have also devastated agriculture, damaging 791 hectares of crops, killing over 70,500 poultry and nearly 500 livestock, and sweeping away 716 hectares of fish farms. Significant damage has been reported to roads, sea dikes, and coastal infrastructure.

The Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue estimates initial losses to be around VND500 billion (approximately US$19.7 million). Local residents and authorities are actively engaged in cleanup and repair efforts following the flooding.

Quang Binh, known for its stunning caves including the world's largest cave, Son Doong, has faced continuous heavy rainfall from October 25 to 29 due to the combined effects of Storm Trami, which made landfall in central Vietnam on October 27, and a cold front.

Rainfall measurements reached 1,210 mm at Song Thai Lake and 870 mm at An Ma Lake, while water levels on the Kien Giang River in Le Thuy peaked at 4.14 meters, leading to widespread flooding.

This incident marks the second significant flood in Quang Binh in four years. In October 2020, severe flooding submerged lowland areas in Quang Ninh and Le Thuy districts under 2-4 meters of water for over ten days, resulting in 25 fatalities and economic losses totalling VND3.5 trillion.

By Vafa Guliyeva