Viet Nam Typhoon Yagi Situation Reports
Response Strategy and Funding Needs
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About
On 7 September 2024, Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to strike Viet Nam in 70 years, made landfall in the northern provinces, affecting millions of children and families. Hard-hit areas such as Quang Ninh, Bac Giang, and Lang Son have been overwhelmed by severe flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, with wind speeds exceeding 220 km/h and rainfall surpassing 400 mm.
According to preliminary data from the Government of Viet Nam, the disaster has resulted in at least 318 deaths, 26 missing persons, and 1,976 injuries. In the 11 most affected provinces, 2.65 million children are impacted. Approximately 570,000 people are without safe drinking water or sanitation access, and 220,000 children under five, along with 70,000 pregnant and lactating women, are at risk of malnutrition. In these worst-affected areas, each child faces a loss of 60–120 hours of learning. Additionally, over 100,000 children are now at heightened risk of protection issues, including neglect, violence, and distress.
UNICEF, in partnership with the Government of Viet Nam and other humanitarian agencies, is leading relief efforts, prioritizing life-saving WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) supplies, health and nutrition support, child protection, and educational continuity. Emergency cash transfers are also being provided to help the most affected families recover.
UNICEF’s initial response has included the distribution of water purification tablets, storage tanks, and hygiene kits, with more resources being mobilized. An estimated US$ 17 million is needed to support UNICEF’s multisectoral response and the early recovery of affected children and families.
