September 18, 2024 | 01:54 GMT +7
September 18, 2024 | 01:54 GMT +7
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The U.S. Mission to Vietnam, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing 1 million USD in immediate humanitarian aid to support Vietnam’s efforts to respond to the devastating impacts of typhoon Yagi.
The assistance will be allocated to humanitarian partners to enable the provision of multipurpose cash assistance, shelter, water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance, as well as non-food items in support of Government of Vietnam-led disaster assistance efforts nationwide.
This 1 million USD builds upon long-standing support to the government of Vietnam and the Vietnam Red Cross Society to strengthen resilience to climate change and the disaster response capabilities of communities across Vietnam. Over the past five years the U.S. Mission to Vietnam, through USAID, has provided 7.7 million USD in emergency response and disaster preparedness assistance – including to address needs generated by floods and typhoons and build the capacity of local first responders across Vietnam.
On September 7, typhoon Yagi made landfall over Northern Vietnam, one of the most powerful the country has witnessed in decades with adverse impacts to 26 provinces. As of September 10, the typhoon and torrential rain in its aftermath have caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse that have killed 143 people with more than 800 injured and 58 missing, and as of September 9, damaged or destroyed some 48,000 homes and approximately 455,000 acres (~184,000 hectares) of agricultural land.
With more heavy rain forecast in the coming days, USAID’s disaster experts continue to monitor humanitarian needs in close coordination with local emergency authorities and partners on the ground.
USAID humanitarian experts on the ground are participating in ongoing assessments to ensure U.S. assistance rapidly reaches populations in need.
USAID has worked with the Government of Vietnam to improve national disaster response, preparedness, and risk reduction capacities for decades. This partnership aims to better prepare communities across the country for the increased frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters.
Translated by Quynh Chi
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