Iran Press/ Asia: The most potent storm in Asia this year reached northern Vietnam on Saturday, as confirmed by the meteorological agency. It resulted in the deaths of a minimum of four individuals after passing through Hainan, China, and the Philippines.
Super Typhoon Yagi hit island districts of north Vietnam around 1 p.m. (0600 GMT), generating winds of up to 160 kph (99 mph) near its center. It had lost power from its peak of 234 kph (145 mph) in Hainan a day earlier.
Strong winds and flying debris have damaged buildings and vehicles, and falling trees have caused power outages in the capital, Hanoi.
State media said three people died in the northern Quang Ninh province on Saturday, with another killed in Hai Duong, near Hanoi. Some 78 people are thought to be injured in the region.
A dozen fishermen are missing at sea
