Viet Nam: Typhoon Yagi and Floods - Situation Update No. 5 (as of 23 October 2024)

This report is produced by the Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Viet Nam, in collaboration with Sector Leads, humanitarian partners, and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). It covers the period from 18 September 2024 to 23 October 2024.

HIGHLIGHTS

• As of 23 October, the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) reported 321 deaths, 24 people missing, and 1,978 people injured. Many homes, healthcare facilities, schools were also damaged because of Typhoon Yagi and subsequent rains and landslides.
• The Typhoon affected 3,6 million people across 26 provinces, with the response prioritizing 1,6 million people in 11 provinces. Efforts are focused on reaching 570,000 individuals in need, targeting 300,000 in the three hardest-hit provinces: Yen Bai, Lao Cai, and Cao Bang.
• To date, the Joint Response Plan (JRP) for Typhoon Yagi has received only USD 3,1 million (of the total USD 68,9 million (4,5%). The JRP, launched on 27 September, aims to meet the identified humanitarian needs and support recovery efforts, with USD 31,7 million for immediate response and USD 37,2 million for early recovery, totaling USD 68,9 million.
• The Government, through MARD/VDDMA, is leading a Multi-Sector Assessment (MSA) to evaluate the disaster's damage, economic loss, and recovery needs across key sectors. The UN Resident Coordinator is overseeing the involvement of the UN and development partners, with technical leadership provided by UNDP. An orientation workshop, led by the Government and open to all humanitarian actors, was held on 23 October.

321 Fatalities

24 People missing

350K Hectares crops flooded

283K Homes damaged

122K Households evacuated

1,978 People injured

SITUATION OVERVIEW

As of 18 October, significant response and recovery efforts continue following Typhoon Yagi's landfall in northern Viet Nam on 7 September. The typhoon, combined with five subsequent days of heavy rainfall, resulted in widespread flooding and landslides across 26 provinces, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and public facilities. The Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority has reported 321 fatalities, 24 people missing, and nearly 2,000 injuries.

The impact on housing has been severe, with approximately 284,000 homes damaged or destroyed, including 84,000 affected by flooding. Schools and healthcare services have also been disrupted, with 2,350 schools and 745 healthcare facilities suffering damage. Many schools remain closed, and the operational health facilities are struggling to meet the increased demand for medical services due to injuries and heightened risks of waterborne diseases.

The agricultural sector has been particularly hard hit, with approximately 286,660 hectares of rice fields and 63,350 hectares of other crops and vegetables damaged. Nearly 44,556 cattle and over 5,75 million poultry have died or were swept away, impacting food security and disrupting the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and agricultural workers. The loss of rice crops, which were nearing harvest during the main planting season, has further exacerbated food insecurity in the region. The destruction of critical infrastructure, such as irrigation systems as well as dykes and dams, has also complicated recovery efforts.

Overall, the disaster has affected an estimated 3,6 million people, with response efforts prioritizing 1,6 million in 11 provinces, including the three hardest-hit provinces: Yen Bai, Lao Cai, and Cao Bang. Within these areas, 570,000 people are considered to be in urgent need, with 300,000 targeted for immediate assistance.

The Joint Response Plan for Typhoon Yagi, jointly launched by the UN, Government and development partners on 27 September, aims to mobilize USD 68,9 million, including USD 31,7 million for immediate humanitarian response and USD 37,2 million for early recovery efforts. The plan focuses on addressing urgent needs and supporting the restoration of essential services across eight key sectors.

To further assess the damage and plan recovery efforts, a Multi-Sector Assessment has been initiated, led by the Government in coordination with the UN and development partners. The assessment will evaluate the full extent of damage, economic loss, and recovery needs across key sectors. An orientation workshop, led by the Government and open to all humanitarian actors, is scheduled for 23 October to facilitate coordination for the assessment. The assessment will be led by the UN Resident Coordinator, with technical leadership from UNDP.