At least 24 dead
At least 24 people killed by Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam
According to official figures, at least 24 people died in landslides and flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam at the weekend.
A further 299 people were injured, the government announced.
The typhoon, which is considered to be the strongest storm in Asia this year, hit the north-east coast of the country on Saturday and caused severe devastation.
Pictures of the typhoon:
Floods and landslides
The regions of Quang Ninh and Haiphong were particularly affected, where the electricity and telecommunications supply collapsed. The authorities warned of further flooding and landslides.
The severe storm had previously hit the Philippines and China, claiming several lives.
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