In 2022, natural disasters in Vietnam caused the deaths of 2,700 people and injured 13,000, according to the country’s Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
The committee’s deputy head, Tran Quang Hoai, reported the figures on Wednesday at a conference in Hanoi to review the country’s natural disaster prevention and control work in 2022 and set tasks for 2023.
Hoai said that the number of deaths and injuries caused by natural disasters in 2022 was higher than in previous years. He attributed the increase to the impact of climate change, which is causing more frequent and severe natural disasters around the world.
Vietnam is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, due to its long coastline and mountainous terrain. The country is also located in a region that is frequently hit by typhoons and floods.
In 2022, Vietnam was hit by 14 tropical storms and depressions, including Typhoon Noru, which made landfall in central Vietnam in September and caused widespread flooding and landslides. The country was also hit by several floods, droughts, and cold snaps.
The government of Vietnam has taken a number of steps to reduce the impact of natural disasters on the country. These steps include building seawalls, floodgates, and other infrastructure to protect communities from flooding. The government has also implemented a number of programs to educate the public about natural disasters and how to prepare for them.
Despite the government’s efforts, natural disasters continue to cause significant damage and loss of life in Vietnam. The country’s leaders have said that they are committed to continuing to invest in disaster prevention and mitigation measures in order to reduce the impact of natural disasters on the country’s people and economy.
Here are some additional details about the natural disasters that hit Vietnam in 2022:
* Tropical Storm Dianmu made landfall in central Vietnam in May, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more.
* Tropical Storm Aere made landfall in central Vietnam in July, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 20 people and injured dozens more.
* Typhoon Noru made landfall in central Vietnam in September, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 63 people and injured hundreds more.
* Tropical Storm Sonca made landfall in central Vietnam in October, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more.
* Tropical Depression Bavi made landfall in central Vietnam in November, causing flooding and landslides that killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
The government of Vietnam has declared a state of emergency in the central provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, and Quang Nam due to the severe flooding caused by Typhoon Noru and Tropical Storm Sonca.
The government has also mobilized the military and other emergency services to assist in the relief effort. More than 200,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the affected areas.
The government has also appealed to the international community for assistance in the relief effort. Several countries and organizations have already pledged to provide financial and other assistance to Vietnam.
The natural disasters that have hit Vietnam in 2022 have caused significant damage and loss of life. The government of Vietnam is committed to continuing to invest in disaster prevention and mitigation measures in order to reduce the impact of natural disasters on the country’s people and economy..
