On the morning of September 28, at a meeting held by the Government Standing Committee to evaluate the disaster response to Typhoon Yagi, representatives of Hanoi reported that the recent storm and floods resulted in four fatalities and 28 injuries.

The storm has affected nearly all districts in Hanoi, causing significant property damage. The flooding from the typhoon led to the uprooting and breaking of over 100,000 trees, including both urban and rural vegetation. The agricultural sector suffered greatly, with over 23,000 hectares of rice crops damaged or destroyed and 15,000 hectares submerged.

The city also recorded about 40 levee incidents, over 150 irrigation structure failures, and other flooding impacts.

At the conference, Nguyen Thi Tuyen, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, stated that thanks to proactive and early measures, the city successfully minimized human and property losses from the natural disaster.

For upcoming tasks, Hanoi will focus on disaster recovery efforts, particularly ensuring safety and stabilizing the lives of affected residents, especially those who need to be relocated.

The Hanoi Party Committee has also directed local authorities to inspect and assess the damage to infrastructure and to provide urgent guidance on how to address erosion and subsidence issues. They are considering proposals for the reinforcement and upgrading of weak bridges.

Tuyen has requested the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to report to the Prime Minister on directing the investment in upstream regulatory structures on the Ca Lo River to help mitigate flooding and reduce downstream damage.

The Hanoi representative also urged the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to study and implement infrastructure solutions to facilitate water drainage for the Day River.

They are also seeking support and proposing solutions to manage frequent flooding caused by the Bui and Tich rivers, particularly affecting the districts of Chuong My, Quoc Oai, Thach That, and My Duc.

Quang Phong