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Deadly disasters in 2024 highlight the need for stronger prevention measures

Source(s): Viet Nam News, Vietnam News Agency
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The natural disasters of 2024 were devastating and extreme, leaving 514 people dead or missing and causing estimated economic losses of over VNĐ88.748 trillion (US$3.48 billion).

This catastrophic year highlighted the increasing severity of natural calamities in Việt Nam and underscored the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies.

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Over 232 disaster events were recorded nationwide, including storms, floods, and landslides. Among these, Typhoon Yagi stood out as the most destructive.

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Việt Nam experienced 21 of the 22 recognised types of natural disasters, ranging from severe droughts in the southern provinces to catastrophic floods and landslides in the northern and central regions.

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Themes Disaster risk management Governance
Country and region Viet Nam
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