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Malay Mail
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Central Vietnam reels from floods as Typhoon Wutip kills seven, devastates 60,000ha farmland
HANOI, June 16 — The death toll in Vietnam from heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Wutip has risen to seven, authorities said on Monday. Wutip made landfall in southern China at the weekend with winds gusting up to 128 kilometres per hour (80 miles per hour) before downgrading to a tropical storm. Seven people have been killed, 100 houses damaged and almost 60,000 hectares (148,000 acres) of crops submerged in central Vietnam, according an update on Monday from the disaster and dyke management authority. Vietnam is hit by roughly a dozen tropical storms every year, but in June they normally affect the north of the country and move southwards later in the year. Late last week, central Vietnam, including the world heritage town of Hoi An, suffered serious flooding which caused deaths, disrupted traffic and damaged crops. Experts say human-driven climate change is causing more intense weather patterns that can make destructive floods more likely. Last year, natural disasters claimed 514 lives in Vietnam, three times more than in 2023. In September 2024, northern Vietnam was devastated by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 345 people and caused an estimated economic loss of US$3.3 billion. — AFP
CNA
18 hours ago
- Climate
- CNA
Vietnam death toll from Typhoon Wutip rises to seven
HANOI: The death toll in Vietnam from heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Wutip has risen to seven, authorities said on Monday (Jun 16). Wutip made landfall in southern China at the weekend with winds gusting up to 128kmh before downgrading to a tropical storm. Seven people have been killed, 100 houses damaged and almost 60,000ha of crops submerged in central Vietnam, according an update on Monday from the disaster and dyke management authority. Vietnam is hit by roughly a dozen tropical storms every year, but in June, they normally affect the north of the country and move southwards later in the year. Late last week, central Vietnam, including the world heritage town of Hoi An, suffered serious flooding, which caused deaths, disrupted traffic and damaged crops. Experts say human-driven climate change is causing more intense weather patterns that can make destructive floods more likely. Last year, natural disasters claimed 514 lives in Vietnam, three times more than in 2023. In September 2024, northern Vietnam was devastated by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 345 people and caused an estimated economic loss of US$3.3 billion.
Edinburgh Live
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
New Edinburgh Vietnamese restaurant to open in Southside with 'new dining concept'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A new Vietnamese restaurant and cafe is set to open soon in Edinburgh's southside. Viet Street, a sister branch of Hoi An in Bruntsfield, Pho Viet on Darly Road and Vietname House on Grove Street, will be opening on St Patrick Street in Newington. Signage for the new restaurant has recently been installed and internal work is ongoing to transform the unit into a "newly expanded restaurant concept." The Asian eatery will be open from Sunday-Friday 12.00pm-2.30pm and from 4.30pm-10.30pm as well as Saturday from 12.00pm-10.30pm on Saturdays. An exact opening date is yet to be revealed, but the team have launched a website and Instagram page showing before and after pictures inside the restaurant as they work to provide customers with an authentic Vietnamese experience. On their website the team wrote: "We're excited to introduce the next chapter in our culinary journey with the launch of our newly expanded restaurant concept! Building on the flavours you know and love, our new menu brings fresh, innovative dishes inspired by authentic traditions and modern twists. "Whether you're a long time fan or a first-time guest, get ready to explore bold new tastes, creative combinations, and a dining experience that celebrates both heritage and innovation. Welcome to a new flavour adventure—crafted with passion, served with heart."
