Typhoon Lagatha weakened to a tropical depression upon entering northeastern Vietnam, bringing heavy rain and posing risks of flash floods and landslides. By midday Thursday, wind speeds had dropped to 55 kph (34 mph), and officials warned of potential flooding in low-lying areas. Vietnam’s Prime Minister Minh Chn directed ministries to enhance protective measures for infrastructure, secure coastal assets, and prepare for search and rescue operations. Some flights were canceled, and tree cutting was underway in northern provinces to mitigate wind dangers.
As Lagatha dissipates, Vietnam is bracing for another storm, Stormboaloi (Opon in the Philippines), expected to hit eastern and central Philippines with gusts of 110 kph (68 mph).
In Guangdong, China, Lagatha caused significant damage, with over 10,000 trees down and widespread flooding. Communication outages affected several islands, and more than 2 million people were evacuated before the storm. While Hong Kong began resuming normal activities, the storm resulted in around 1,200 injuries and significant infrastructure impacts across affected regions.
In Taiwan, the death toll from the storm was revised to 14, with heavy rains causing substantial damage. In the Philippines, Lagatha resulted in at least 11 fatalities, including missing fishermen.
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