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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 November 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Vietnam: Storms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are closely monitoring the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi in Vietnam. Current assessments indicate significant disruption to affected communities, including six confirmed fatalities and extensive damage to homes, public infrastructure, and livelihoods, particularly in coastal and low-lying areas.

In October, the UK allocated £500,000 in humanitarian assistance to Vietnam to address the devastating impact of typhoons Bualoi and Matmo. We continue to engage with international partners and local authorities to monitor evolving requirements and to ensure that assistance is delivered effectively to those in greatest need.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
89419
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Vietnam Storms Humanitarian situation
Link
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