EU releases €650,000 in emergency aid to help victims of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

September 19, 2024 | 16:32

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The EU has released €650,000 ($722,536) in humanitarian aid to help Vietnam deal with the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

EU releases €650,000 in emergency assistance to help victims of typhoon Yagi in Vietnam

This funding will help address the most pressing needs of victims of Typhoon Yagi, such as food, water and sanitation, and healthcare.

To support the emergency response, the EU also activated the Copernicus Emergency Satellite Mapping Service on September 11. Ten maps have been produced so far.

In addition, the Embassy of Ireland to Vietnam has announced funding of €250,000 ($277,839) to support UNICEF in providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene support for vulnerable children and families affected by the disaster, while various European businesses based in Vietnam are also arranging for donations to be made.

Typhoon Yagi left a trail of widespread destruction in its passage through northern Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It was one of the strongest typhoons recorded in the region in decades.

Janez Lenarčič, European commissioner for Crisis Management, said, “As Southeast Asia has suffered one of the deadliest typhoons in recent years, our thoughts go to all the victims and their families. The EU stands ready to help the affected communities with all the means at its disposal. This new funding will help people in Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines to address their most immediate needs.”

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