VIET NAM: Typhoon Yagi - Office of the Resident Coordinator Situation Update No. 4

(As of 18 September 2024)

HIGHLIGHTS

• As of 16 September, the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) reported some 291 fatalities, 38 people missing and 237,000 homes damaged as a result of Typhoon Yagi and subsequent rains and landslides. 
• Some three million people are affected, including 1.3 million people in 26 provinces who suffered from damaged and flooded homes.
• An additional 84,000 homes were flooded, and 1,530 schools and 570 health facilities were damaged.
• The Joint Assessment Teams (JAT) deployed to Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Lao Cai and Yen Bai provinces finalized their assessment missions and shared their initial findings. 
• According to the Minister of Planning and Investment, Typhoon Yagi caused VNĐ40 trillion (US$1.6 billion) worth of damage.
• To date, the Government of Viet Nam has provided more than VNĐ350 billion ($14.26 million) and 200 tons of rice to the affected areas, with more support expected.
• On 17 September, a Disaster Risk Reduction Partnership (DRRP) meeting was held in which VDDMA presented the results of the three joint assessments, highlighting priority humanitarian needs. 
• On 16 September the Resident Coordinator activated the Intersector Coordination Group (ICG) together with Heads of UN Agencies to coordinate the humanitarian and early recovery response activities and is developing an immediate need and early recovery joint response plan. 
• Serious concerns exist over a current tropical depression in the East Sea which is forecasted to strengthen into another possible typhoon and follow a similar path as Typhoon Yagi.