New Delhi: The UK government announced £1 million in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam to support the initial phase of the country’s response to the impact of Typhoon Yagi, a government release stated.
The funding will help provide life-saving interventions and early recovery through humanitarian partners and will reach individuals directly, the government said in a statement.
“Typhoon Yagi hit Vietnam with sustained winds of 142 mph and heavy rainfall,” the release read as it noted over 350 deaths, 800 injured and the damage to over 1 lakh homes apart from destruction of critical infrastructure including bridges, schools, and power infrastructure.
Typhoon Yagi is the most powerful storm to hit the South China Sea in 30 years and has caused widespread damage and loss of life in multiple provinces, the UK government noted.
It has pledged support to the people affected by the typhoon in Vietnam. The funding will provide emergency supplies, cash assistance, and critical services, such as health, water, and sanitation to those in the worst affected areas. The UK government is also a co-leader of the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Vietnam, demonstrating its commitment to climate cooperation.
“The UK government stands beside the people affected by the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam. We have coordinated closely with the Vietnamese government and humanitarian partners to identify where our support can have greatest impact,” said Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds.