Title: Super Typhoon Yagi - Flood emergency - Lao PDR - Situation Report No. 2
Date: September 26, 2024
Publisher: UNICEF
Situation in Numbers
- Up to 200,000 people affected with 92,000 in need of assistance including 37,000 women.
- At least 48,500 children affected and 24,000 in need of urgent support.
- At least 30,000 families from 1,300 villages in need of support.
- 77 schools & 11 health facilities severely damaged, 20,000 affected students.
On 7 September 2024, Typhoon Yagi struck central and northern Lao PDR, causing widespread flooding and affecting up to 200,000 people – including at least 30,000 families and 48,500 children. The hardest-hit provinces include Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, Bokeo, Luang Prabang, and Vientiane Capital. 92,000 people in immediate need of life-saving assistance, including at least 24,000 children and 37,000 women.
The ongoing rainy season continues to hamper aid delivery, as roads remain impassable in several areas, limiting access to the most affected communities. Immediate interventions are critical to restore essential services, prevent further loss of life, and mitigate the risk of additional storms and flooding.
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Pictures below are from Luang Namtha, dated September 22, 2024 from UNICEF
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