Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam as rains trigger floods
BEIJING/HANOI: Floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Narra battered northern Vietnam and China’s southern region of Guangxi, while heavy rains damaged infrastructure and crops.
Typhoon Narra brought widespread flooding and landslides to northern Vietnam and southern China's Guangxi region. The torrential rains damaged infrastructure and agriculture. Over 54,000 people in China were displaced, with 8,087 taken to emergency shelters, according to state broadcaster CCTV. In Vietnam, the typhoon displaced more than 4,300 households and claimed a single life.
Rainfall in northern Vietnam's mountainous provinces of Lang Son and Cao Bang reached between 236mm and 300mm in 24 hours, leading to floods and landslides. Quang Ninh province, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay, was inundated, disrupting tourism, fishing and transport. The typhoon disrupted daily activities and cut power to nearly 55,000 families in Vietnam.
In China, 15 rivers rose above warning levels, with floodwaters submerging roads and low-rise structures in Chongzuo city. Rescuers waded through knee-deep waters, with some using boats to evacuate stranded residents. China anticipates torrential rain in Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian through Wednesday.
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