Deadly floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi have affected nearly six million children across Southeast Asia, the United Nations reported on Wednesday, as the death toll from the disaster continues to rise.
The typhoon swept through Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar almost two weeks ago, bringing powerful winds and torrential rainfall that devastated communities and infrastructure.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), access to clean water, education, healthcare, food, and shelter has been severely compromised, placing millions of children at risk.
“The most vulnerable children and families are facing the most devastating consequences of the destruction left behind by Typhoon Yagi,” said June Kunugi, UNICEF Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific. “We are working tirelessly to provide critical support to those in need.”
In Vietnam alone, about three million people are facing the risk of disease due to a lack of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities, UNICEF reported.
Relief efforts are underway across the affected countries, but the scale of the disaster poses significant challenges. Humanitarian organizations are calling for increased support to provide essential services and rebuild communities.
Typhoon Yagi’s impact highlights the vulnerability of Southeast Asian countries to extreme weather events and underscores the importance of disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure.
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