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As of September 16, international support for Vietnam has surpassed $22 million, with contributions from 20 countries and organizations to aid recovery efforts following Typhoon Yagi.
More than 50 students and teachers have lost their lives due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, as the Ministry of Education and Training reports severe damage across northern Vietnam.
New Zealand has announced a 1 million NZD aid package to assist Vietnam in addressing the severe impacts of Typhoon Yagi, with a focus on emergency relief and long-term recovery.
Floodwaters caused by Typhoon Yagi have left 30,000 people still displaced in Hanoi, even as water levels in the Red, Da, and Duong Rivers begin to recede.
This photo essay covers the bravery of the people who worked tirelessly during the storm to protect the lives of the people in places where the typhoon and the floods that followed ravaged.
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about VNĐ2.9 trillion (US$118.3 million) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoá central province to the northern provinces.
According to updates from the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), the mountainous province Lào Cai remains the hardest-hit locality, with 151 people dead or missing.
The country’s GDP growth in the third quarter may suffer a decrease of 0.35 per cent, and by 0.22 per cent in the fourth quarter. For the entire year, GDP could decline by 0.15 per cent compared to the earlier growth scenario of 6.8-7 per cent.
Individuals and collectives at home and abroad have donated over 1.09 trillion VND (44.4 million USD) to the Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to support people hit by Typhoon Yagi as of 5pm on September 15.
Following recent flooding, the Red River's midstream isle and adjacent residential areas near Hanoi's Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges are submerged under heaps of trash and debris.
Typhoon Yagi has wreaked havoc across northern Vietnam, damaging over 4,000 road sites and causing an estimated 2,000 billion VND ($85 million) in losses.
The typhoon that struck northern Việt Nam last Saturday has claimed nearly 200 lives and left many missing, causing severe damage and impacting tourism.
In response to the severe impact of Typhoon Yagi, on several northern provinces of Vietnam, leaders from various countries and international organizations have extended their support to the Vietnamese government and people.
Nhat Tan ward in Hanoi has been severely impacted by historic flooding, leading to the destruction of peach and kumquat crops. Farmers face significant losses and a long recovery process.
The damage caused by Typhoon Yagi continues to escalate, prompting insurance companies to expedite appraisal and compensation processes for affected customers.
Stranded by floods, foreigners in Vietnam have found a unique way to contribute, assisting in relief efforts and helping flood-stricken communities in the northern provinces.
As of 7am on Friday he death toll and number of missing people due to Typhoon Yagi, floods, and landslides have surged to 336
Localities in northern region are continuing to make efforts to overcome the consequences of typhoon Yagi – the third one this year - helping people return to normal life.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended condolences to the people of Việt Nam suffering the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi.
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has dispatched a team of six experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam and earmark 1 million CHF (about 1.1 million USD) to support people affected by Typhoon Yagi.