Wutip, the first storm arising in the East Sea so far this year, has caused widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in central localities, prompting them to take urgent response measures.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an official dispatch calling for urgent action to address the growing threats of heavy rains, landslides, and flash floods, while urging proactive measures to prevent and mitigate the impacts of natural disasters in the coming period.
The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.
Indonesian authorities reported on December 9 that search and rescue teams have found 10 bodies swept away or buried under tonnes of mud and debris after flash floods devastated several villages on the island of Java. Two individuals remain missing.
Five bodies have been recovered, and seven others are missing after flash floods and landslides destroyed hundreds of houses and infrastructure in Indonesia's West Java province, an official said on December 6.
Flash floods and landslides have struck four districts in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province, including Padang Lawas, South Tapanuli, Deli Serdang, and Karo, leaving 19 people dead and more than 20 others injured, according to local authorities.
Localities in the central region have been taking actions in response to impacts of Storm Trami which made landfall in the early afternoon of October 27.
Widespread flooding and landslides caused by tropical storm Trami in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead on October 24, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers.
Many localities in Thailand are experiencing unpredictable weather, with thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains in some areas, including the northern and central regions, as well as Bangkok capital and its vicinity.
The Government has issued Resolution No. 143/NQ-CP on the key tasks and solutions for promptly settling the aftermaths of Typhoon Yagi, stabilising people’s life, boosting production and business recovery, actively promoting economic growth, and controlling inflation.
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) estimates that about 2.9 trillion VND (118.3 million USD) is needed to repair highways from Thanh Hoa central province to northern provinces, which were damaged by typhoon Yagi.
A special TV programme was held by Vietnam Television (VTV) in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 15 to show support for people in the areas hit by super Typhoon Yagi and its accompanying flooding and landslides.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered prompt actions be taken to effectively settle the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, stabilise people’s life, and restore production and business activities to reach the unchanged economic growth target of 7%.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an online conference of permanent Government members with representatives of localities affected by Typhoon Yagi on September 15 morning to discuss urgent solutions to overcoming post-storm consequences, supporting people and enterprises in stabilising life and restoring production and business activities.
Making landfall in Vietnam almost one week ago, super Typhoon Yagi has taken a heavy toll on the country, but the Party, State, armed forces, and people nationwide have been taking various strong and comprehensive measures to minimise consequences and aid recovery endeavours.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 12 gave on-site directions in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on the settlement of the serious consequences of the downpour, landslides, and flooding entailing recent Typhoon Yagi.
Severe landslides caused by heavy rain in Yen Bai province have led to significant damage. Local authorities are swiftly mobilizing resources to support recovery efforts and ensure the safety of affected communities.
