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| Hanoi has spent over VND220 billion on mitigating the damage caused by Typhoon No. 3. (Photo: VNA) |
At the third-quarter press conference held on October 3, Nguyen Dinh Hoa, Deputy Director of DARD, stated that as of September 26, the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi had resulted in nearly 12,000 trees being uprooted or damaged. Additionally, over 23,000 hectares of rice crops were flattened or destroyed, more than 15,000 hectares of rice fields were flooded, and over 4,000 hectares of aquaculture were impacted. The storm also caused damage to 41 dike projects and approximately 150 irrigation structures, along with other flooding-related incidents.
Immediately after the storm passed, Hanoi authorities prioritized medical care for injured citizens and provided support to families who lost people or had injured members. By September 30, nearly 75,000 people had returned home, out of the total 78,000 people evacuated. However, more than 3,000 residents, mainly in Chuong My district, remained displaced due to ongoing flooding.
In relation to green infrastructure, Hanoi has implemented plans to replant approximately 3,418 trees, including over 100 rare and heritage trees. Around 580 trees have been relocated to nurseries for care. The city’s dike and irrigation systems have remained stable without major incidents. The evacuation and safety plans for residents were executed effectively, with no unexpected disruptions, despite this being the first significant flooding in many years.
To support residents and ensure their well-being, the city government has issued decisions to allocate an additional VND220.87 billion to districts, departments and sectors for disaster recovery efforts.
As of 4:00 p.m. on September 22, the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in Hanoi had received donations and commitments totaling VND177.646 billion, along with essential supplies for those affected by the storm and those in temporary shelters.
In addition, Hanoi has provided VND1.73 billion worth of essential goods to other provinces affected by the storm and has supported residents in flooded districts with necessities such as food, household items and school supplies./.