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

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Following the devastating impact of typhoon Yagi in Vietnam, the European Union (EU) has released €650,000 in humanitarian aid. This funding will help address the most pressing needs, such as food, water and sanitation, and healthcare.

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

In addition, the Embassy of Ireland to Vietnam has announced funding of €250,000 to support UNICEF in providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene support to vulnerable children and families affected by the disaster. Various EU Member States diplomatic missions and European businesses based in Vietnam are also arranging for preparations to be made.

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

Mr. 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 [which amounts to €2.2 million for the region] will help people in Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines to address their most immediate needs”.

For more information: EU Humanitarian Aid in Vietnam and Laos