VIET NAM: Typhoon Yagi - Office of the Resident Coordinator Situation Update No. 2

(As of 12 September 2024)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Five days after Typhoon Yagi struck northern Viet Nam, heavy and prolonged rains have raised river levels to dangerously high levels, triggering flooding and landslides in the northern parts of the country.
• As search and rescue teams continue their efforts, the number of casualties as a result of Typhoon Yagi rose to 199 people and 128 people missing[1].
• The typhoon displaced families, closed schools, disrupted healthcare, and increased the risk of waterborne diseases. Public infrastructure, including power lines, bridges and roads have also been severely impacted, cutting off remote communities.
• Widespread power outages and communication disruptions are reported in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, and Hanoi (221 power sections of power lines damaged and over 5,305 power poles broken).
• Authorities in Hanoi evacuated thousands of people living near the Red River as its waters rose to a 20-year high on 11 September, flooding parts of the capital. 
• The agriculture sector has also been impacted by the floods with impact on crops and livestock.
• Authorities continue to review and assess damages, though some assessment teams report access constraints in mountainous areas.
• The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has appealed to the international community to support in relief and recovery efforts. Several countries including Australia, Japan and USA have already responded with emergency supplies.

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[1] Government of Viet Nam: Loss and Damage Report as of 12 September 2024.