Vietnam Capital, Electronics Hub Face Flood Risk After Yagi.

Flooding caused by Super Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam is posing a threat to the country's northern regions, including the electronics hub and capital city of Hanoi. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued warnings of more flash floods and landslides due to heavy rain. The typhoon has resulted in the deaths of 86 people, with 70 others missing, and over 750 people injured. The Red River in Hanoi has reached its highest level in 16 years, prompting authorities to ban all traffic on the Long Bien Bridge. Vietnam has requested China's assistance in controlling upstream water releases. While major electronics manufacturers like Apple and Samsung have not experienced significant damage, the flooding has affected rice fields and other crops in the region. Industrial parks in provinces such as Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, and Haiphong are operating normally, with some minor damage reported. The Hanoi People's Committee has warned of flooding in the city, leading to evacuations in certain areas. The northern province of Lao Cai has declared a state of emergency after 23 deaths and several missing persons. The Thao River in Lao Cai is at risk of exceeding historic flood levels. Additionally, a bridge collapse in Phu Tho Province has resulted in 10 people going missing. [Extracted from the article]