Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam, pounds infrastructure

Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday, while the weather agency warned of more floods and landslides.

Thirty five people have died and 24 are missing, mostly because of landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon, Vietnam’s disaster management agency said.

The typhoon made landfall on Saturday on Vietnam’s northeastern coast...