Country: Viet Nam Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis Viet Nam is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world due to its geographical location and extensive coastline, which expose the country to frequent typhoons, floods, and landslides. Over the reporting period, a series of severe hydrometeorological events caused widespread destruction and prolonged humanitarian impacts across the country. According to the Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VNDMA), Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city in September 2024. Considered the strongest typhoon to hit Viet Nam in the past 30 years, the storm brought torrential rainfall, severe flooding, and landslides across 26 northern provinces. The typhoon caused 350 deaths, injured approximately 2, 000 people, and led to the evacuation of more than 122, 000 households. Around 284, 000 houses were damaged or destroyed, while large areas of agricultural land were affected, alongside significant livestock and poultry losses. Critical infrastructure sustained extensive damage, including more than 2, 300 schools, 745 health facilities, transportation networks, and water systems. The Government estimated total economic losses at over VND 81 trillion (approximately CHF 2. 78 billion). Recovery efforts in remote and mountainous areas, particularly among ethnic minority communities, remained slow months after the disaster, with ongoing humanitarian needs related to shelter, food security, safe water, and access to essential services. As Viet Nam entered the 2025 monsoon season (July to October), consecutive tropical systems brought renewed flooding and landslides, further exacerbating the vulnerability of communities still recovering from Typhoon Yagi. Between 21 July and 2 August 2025, prolonged heavy rainfall associated with multiple tropical storms triggered flash floods and landslides across northern and north-central provinces. Son La and Dien Bien provinces were among the hardest hit, with widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods. According to VNDMA, by early August, 19 people had died and thousands of households were displaced or isolated. In response, the Government announced emergency support measures, while the Viet Nam Red Cross (VNRC) launched a Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) operation to assist the most affected communities. Between August and October 2025, successive typhoons, including Wipha, Kajiki, Bualoi, and Matmo (Typhoon No. 11), continued to affect northern and central Viet Nam, causing severe flooding and landslides in provinces including Lao Cai, Son La, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien Hue. On 9 October 2025, the Government declared a state of emergency due to the escalating impacts of the disasters. As reported by VNDMA, Typhoon Matmo caused 15 deaths or missing persons and injured seven people as of 9 October 2025. More than 222, 000 houses were affected by flooding, including 711 houses severely damaged, while approximately 84, 000 houses remained inundated. The typhoon also caused substantial agricultural losses, with more than 23, 000 hectares of crops submerged and significant impacts on livelihoods and local infrastructure. By the end of March 2026, emergency response activities had largely transitioned into recovery and reconstruction efforts across the areas affected by Typhoon Yagi and subsequent flooding events. Government authorities, humanitarian partners, and communities have made significant progress in restoring basic services, repairing infrastructure, and supporting affected households. However, recovery remained uneven, particularly in remote and mountainous areas where access constraints, limited livelihood opportunities, and pre-existing vulnerabilities continued to hinder progress.
Viet Nam | Cyclone Typhoon Yagi – Final Report (MDRVN024)
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