Storm Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit the East Sea in 30 years, has brought severe destruction to 26 provinces and cities, spanning from Northern Vietnam to Thanh Hoa. The storm’s extended impact has caused significant loss of life and property. As of noon on September 9th, 59 people have been reported dead or missing, and hundreds more injured.

Tragic incidents caused by landslides include the deaths of four family members in Hoa Binh and six fatalities in Sa Pa, Lao Cai. In Cao Bang, a landslide swept a bus carrying more than 20 passengers into a stream, and so far, only five bodies have been recovered, with four confirmed dead. The collapse of Phong Chau Bridge in Phu Tho has also shocked the nation.

The storm has inflicted immense damage to property, leaving many regions in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, and Hanoi without electricity or communication services. In coastal areas, numerous boats and fish farming rafts were destroyed, leaving residents devastated and exhausted from the loss of their livelihoods.

Across the affected provinces, homes, businesses, public offices, and schools have been severely damaged. Roads are littered with fallen trees, while over 130 hectares of rice, crops, and fruit trees have been inundated, causing massive agricultural losses.

The destruction, however, has not yet subsided. According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, more heavy rain is expected in the coming days, which could result in further flooding and landslides, putting both lives and property at even greater risk.

In the spirit of compassion and solidarity, VietNamNet is calling on the public, both in Vietnam and abroad, to come together to assist those suffering from the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi. 

Contributions can be made to the following accounts:

1. Account number: 0011002643148. Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank) - 198 Tran Quang Khai, Hanoi  

   For international transfers:  

   - Bank account name: VietNamNet  

   - Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam  

   - Address: 198 Tran Quang Khai, Hanoi, Vietnam  

   - SWIFT code: BFTVVNV X  

2. Account number: 114000161718. Vietnam Industry and Trade Joint Stock Commercial Bank - Dong Da Branch  

   For international transfers:  

   - Vietnam Industry and Trade Joint Stock Commercial Bank

   - Branch: Dong Da District, 183 Nguyen Luong Bang, Hanoi  

   - SWIFT code: ICBVVNVX126

VietNamNet encourages everyone to join hands in this effort, providing much-needed relief and hope to the affected communities. Every contribution, no matter how small, will make a difference in helping those who have lost so much.