The UK government announced £1 million in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam to support the initial phase of the response to the impact of Typhoon Yagi. The vital aid will be allocated to humanitarian partners and reach individuals directly by providing emergency supplies, cash assistance, and critical services, such as health, water, and sanitation.
Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam with sustained winds of 142 mph and heavy rainfall. 351 people are reported to be dead or missing, and over 800 people have reported injuries following landslides, falling trees, and widespread flooding. Furthermore, over 188,000 houses have been damaged, destroyed, or flooded and there has been significant damage to power infrastructure, bridges, and educational facilities.
Vietnam is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable states. The UK is at the forefront of climate cooperation with Vietnam as co-leader of the Just Energy Transition Partnership. In addition to supporting the initial phase of the typhoon response, this funding will help to boost Vietnam’s ongoing resilience to climate change.
Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds said: ”The UK government stands beside the people affected by the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam. We have coordinated closely with the Vietnamese government and humanitarian partners to identify where our support can have the greatest impact. The funding announced today will reach those most in need, providing emergency supplies, cash assistance, and critical services, such as health, water, and sanitation to those in the worst affected areas”.
