Typhoon Yagi hit northern Vietnam in early September 2024, causing severe damage and many casualties. It is considered one of the most powerful typhoons in the region in the last 30 years. The death toll is around 300 people. Intense rains triggered landslides and floods, destroying over 250,000 hectares of crops and forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Winds reached 149 km/h, but most of the damage is attributed to the heavy rain. Although all of northern Vietnam was affected by the typhoon's force, the hardest-hit areas were Haiphong, Phu Tho, rural areas of Hanoi, and Lao Cai. The latter province borders the Xin Man district, where GTV has been working for years alongside the community to promote local development.
Through dialogue with local authorities, we were able to assess the damage sustained by the community, and we will report it to you below.

Houses: 105 homes were affected, with 6 houses completely destroyed by landslides and another 25 in critical condition, requiring urgent relocation. Many other houses suffered partial damage or are located in high-risk landslide areas.
Agriculture: Over 3 hectares of rice fields were destroyed by landslides, especially in the communes of Che La, Quang Nguyen, and Nam Dan.
Public infrastructure: Landslides damaged three schools and cultural homes.
Transport: Landslides affected many roads, with over 2,000 m³ of debris accumulated in various spots, blocking access and making vehicle passage impossible.
Electricity: Landslides damaged three electric poles, which are at risk of falling and damaging electrical systems.

From the very beginning, the local community mobilized support groups to assist families who had to leave their homes, offering them temporary accommodations. Local authorities also took action to help the population and manage recovery efforts: the District Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search, and Rescue mobilized local forces through the People's Committees of various communities to assist residents in overcoming the damage and stabilizing their lives. They are now implementing various measures to monitor high-risk situations and minimize further impacts. Efforts are also underway to restore road access, both within villages and on provincial roads. Likewise, GTV is committed to drafting a new project that will help 40 families rebuild their homes and secure one of the three schools, specifically the kindergarten in Nam Dan.

Unfortunately, this is not the first weather event with drastic consequences. In the first seven months of 2024, the province of Ha Giang experienced various extreme weather events, including cold waves, hailstorms, frequent thunderstorms, and heavy rains. Between January and June, there were seven cold spells, including two extensive cold waves during which temperatures dropped to as low as 1.6°C. From March to June, there were thunderstorms with hail, while the province faced five heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 37°C in the lower mountainous areas. In June and July, heavy rains caused flash floods and landslides, with rainfall exceeding 400 mm in some areas, leading to severe losses of lives, crops, and property.