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Note: Information contained in this document is additional information since the AHA Centre Situation Update #1 (8 September 2024), Situation Update #2 (10 September 2024), Situation Update #3 (12 September 2024), and Situation Update #4 (14 September 2024) until today (16 September 2024 at 1800 HRS UTC+7). For earlier information, kindly refer to the previous Situation Updates.
1. SUMMARY
UPDATED IMPACTS.
In Lao PDR, as of 16 September, Tropical Cyclone YAGI and heavy rainfall have directly impacted 8 provinces in Lao PDR, including Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Wangantha, Oudomxay, Ban Gao, Luang Prabang, Xayabouri, and Xiangkhouang. According to the latest report from NDMO Lao PDR, around 577 villages across 34 districts have been affected, with a total of 165K individuals (33.7K families) impacted, including 41% from the total affected populations or 68.3K is women. Impacts and damages report also include 4 persons dead, 78 roads, 58 schools, 8 hospitals, and 126 houses have been affected. Additionally, approximately 13,112.96 hectares of agricultural land, including paddy fields, have sustained damage. As of 16 September, MRC Near Real Time Station shows that water levels in the upper stretch of the Lower Mekong Basin have decreased. In Lao PDR, Vientiane remains above flood levels, while Nongkhai station is still experiencing elevated levels but is expected to drop below flood levels by 19 September. Paksane and Pakse stations are anticipated to reach alarm levels on 17 September. Vientiane is expected to return to normal conditions on 19 September.
In Myanmar, as of 16 September, more than 82K families (over 297,4K individuals) in Myanmar have been affected by Tropical Cyclone YAGI and the Southwest Monsoon, impacting the regions of Naypyitaw, Kayah, Kayin, Bago, Magway, Mandalay, Mon, Shan, and Ayeyarwaddy, according to DDM Myanmar. In term of casualties, a total of 116 people have lost their lives, with casualties reported in Naypyitaw (45), Kayin (4), Mandalay (35), and Shan (32). The cyclone and monsoon also caused widespread damage to infrastructure: 159 office buildings, 564 schools, 96 religious buildings, and 86 road/bridge sections were affected, along with 765 electric poles and 71 communication towers. In addition, 148 cattle were lost, and approximately 523,499 hectares of agricultural land were damaged, impacting the livelihoods of many communities. A further 60 infrastructure and public facilities have sustained damage. Data collection and validation are ongoing by relevant authorities in Myanmar.
In the Philippines, as of 13 September 2024 (2000 HRS UTC+7), the affected population by Tropical Cyclone YAGI and the Southwest Monsoon stands at 797K families (3M people) over Regions 1, 2, 3, CALABARZON, 5, 6, 7, 8, CAR, and NCR. In terms of casualties, NDRRMC Philippines reported 21 people dead (20 for validation), 26 missing (26 for validation), and 22 injured (20 for validation). As of the latest report, a total of 66,1K individuals have been displaced due to the impacts of the disaster. This includes 4K families (15K persons) inside 171 evacuation centres, while19K families (50.8K persons) outside evacuation centres. The estimated cost of damages, including houses, agriculture, infrastructure, and other assets, stands at around 46.59M USD. A total of 7,6K houses have been damaged, with 498 completely destroyed and 7,127 partially damaged. Lifeline infrastructure has also been significantly impacted, with 179 road sections and 36 bridge sections affected—13 roads and 2 bridges remain impassable. Despite this, operations have resumed in 100% of affected airports and 90% of seaports. Additionally, power, water supply, and telecommunications services have been fully restored in all affected cities and municipalities. As of this reporting, another Tropical Cyclone named BEBINCA (Philippines local name: Ferdie) is currently impacting the Philippines. According to NDRRMC reports on 16 Sep at 0700 HRS UTC+7, BEBINCA reportedly enhanced the impacts of Southwest Monsoon and caused flooding, rain-induced landslides, and other related-incident over Regions MIMAROPA, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, CARAGA, and BARMM. The incident has affected a total of 86K families (337.5K persons) were affected with 9,6K families (33.2K persons) displaced inside 409 evacuation centres and 6,8K families (29,1K persons) displaced outside evacuations centres by the enhanced TC BEBINCA and Southwest Monsoon. The latest report indicates 6 fatalities (pending validation), 11 injured (pending validation), and 2 people missing (also pending validation). Data collection and validation are ongoing by relevant government agencies in the Philippines.
In Thailand, the combined effects of the monsoon and the tropical disturbances caused flooding situations since 16 August. The widespread flooding occurs in 28 provinces (Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Tak, Phayao, Nan, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Loei, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Prachin Buri, Ang Thong, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Rayong, Phuket, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun). As of 16 September 2024 (0600 HRS UTC+7), a total of 133K households have been affected. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) Thailand reported 42 deaths (19 flood-related and 23 landslide-related) and 24 injuries. Currently, flooding persists in 7 provinces, including Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Phitsanulok, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Ang Thong, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, with 28,7K households still impacted. As of 16 September, MRC Near Real Time Station shows that Chiang Khan and Nakhon Phanom are at alarm levels, with Nakhon Phanom projected to reach flood levels by 18 September. Chiang Khan is expected to return to normal conditions on 18 September.
In Viet Nam, as of 15 September 2024, a total of 330 people were reportedly dead or went missing (292 confirmed deaths and 38 missing) and 1,9K people injured caused by the impacts of TC YAGI and Southwest Monsoon. According to VDDMA, a total of 74.5K households (130.2K persons) were evacuated across multiple provinces, including Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Dien Bien, Son La, Bac Kan, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Ha Nam, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Hanoi, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Hai Phong, and Ninh Binh. The disaster caused severe property damage, affecting 235,3K houses, including 73,200 that were flooded. It also devastated agriculture, with 200,248 hectares of rice fields, 50,612 hectares of other crops, and 31,745 hectares of fruit trees damaged. The aquaculture sector lost 3,269 cages, and 21,786 livestock along with over 2.6 million poultry died. Many shops, offices, schools, and urban infrastructure, such as telecommunication poles and trees, were also damaged, especially in Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, and Hanoi.
According to MRC, on 16 September (14:00 PM, UTC+7), water levels at stations in the upper stretch of LMB have decreased. However, Vientiane and Nongkhai stations are still above FLOOD LEVELS, while Chiang Khan and Nakhon Phanom stations are still at ALARM LEVELS. The forecasting from 17 to 21 September 2024, the water levels at Chiang Khan is expected to be in normal condition on 18 September. Water levels at Vientiane and Nongkhai stations are expected to be below FLOOD LEVELS until 17 and 19 September, respectively. Nakhon Phanom is expected to reach FLOOD LEVEL on 18 September.