1. Natural Disaster Mitigation Partnership Suite 407, Building A9, MARD, No.2 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: (84-4) 733 6658, Fax: (84-4) 733 6641, Email: ndmp@ccfsc.org.vn, website: www.ccfsc.org.vn/ndm-pndmp@ccfsc.org.vnwww.ccfsc.org.vn/ndm-p Update on Disaster situation and response activities in North of Vietnam

2. Disaster situation  Tropical depression: - Current position (7 AM 7 Oct 08): 12.7 0 N and 118.8 0 E - Current strongest wind speed: 50 – 61 km/h - Forecast in 24 to 48 hours: 15.8 0 N and 111.8 0 E with wind speed of 62 – 74 km/h.  North-east monsoon: affected mountainous areas of the north Vietnam by early 7 Oct 08. (source: National Centre for Hydro-meteorological forecasting)

3. Disaster situation (cont)‏ Source: www.gma.go.jpwww.gma.go.jp

4. Disaster situation (cont)‏ Source: www.gdacs.orgwww.gdacs.org

5. Rain Situation Highest Rainfall in some observation points (7 PM 6/11 to 1 AM 7/11/2008)‏ Highest Rainfall in some observation points (7 PM 6/11 to 1 AM 7/11/2008)‏ - Thac Ba (Yen Bai): 107 mm - Phu Ho (Phu Tho): 93 mm - Vu Quang (Phu Tho): 143 mm - Ham Yen (Tuyen Quang): 96 mm - Quang Cu (Vinh Phuc): 83 mm

6. Flood situation Red river and Thai Binh river: water level is being decreased. However, later today, the water level in lower stream may be increased. Red river and Thai Binh river: water level is being decreased. However, later today, the water level in lower stream may be increased. Water levels of rivers in Central and highland are being decreased. Water levels of rivers in Central and highland are being decreased. Water levels in mekong river system are being increased. From 10 to 16 Oct 08, water levels would be over warning level III Water levels in mekong river system are being increased. From 10 to 16 Oct 08, water levels would be over warning level III

7. Dyke and dam systems situation Reservoirs: safe and under control Reservoirs: safe and under control Dyke system of Red river: Under control Dyke system of Red river: Under control Dyke system of Nhue river Dyke system of Nhue river - Some erosion but under control - Water overtopping some areas of embankment

8. Damage situation (from 30/10 up to date)‏ Deaths: 82 people (22 victims from Hanoi)‏ Deaths: 82 people (22 victims from Hanoi)‏ Missing: 5 people Missing: 5 people Injury: 9 people Injury: 9 people Collapsed houses: 183 Collapsed houses: 183 Flooded houses: 180,244 (34,868 houses from Hanoi)‏ Flooded houses: 180,244 (34,868 houses from Hanoi)‏ Evacuated households: 5,183 from Hanoi Evacuated households: 5,183 from Hanoi

9. Damage situation (from 30/10 up to date)‏ Transportation system: 120 km Transportation system: 120 km Rice underwater: 61,610 ha Rice underwater: 61,610 ha Other crops underwater: 147,109 ha Other crops underwater: 147,109 ha Livestock loses: 91,693 heads Livestock loses: 91,693 heads Aquaculture loses: 26,130 ha Aquaculture loses: 26,130 ha Fish losses: 12,364 tons Fish losses: 12,364 tons Electricity lines damage: 2,000 m Electricity lines damage: 2,000 m Total Losses estimated: 6,316 billion VND

10. Government response Urgent letter from CCFSC to provinces and Ministries on preparation and response to up coming tropical depression. Urgent letter from CCFSC to provinces and Ministries on preparation and response to up coming tropical depression. Numbers of delegations from CCFSC and Hanoi in the field to response to incidents of embankments of Nhue river and erosions of Tich river, Red river and Duong river. Numbers of delegations from CCFSC and Hanoi in the field to response to incidents of embankments of Nhue river and erosions of Tich river, Red river and Duong river. Agreement of CCFSC with Hoa Binh hydro- power company to close underwater gates No.1 and No.2. Agreement of CCFSC with Hoa Binh hydro- power company to close underwater gates No.1 and No.2.

11. Government response National Committee for Search and Rescue: National Committee for Search and Rescue: - Evacuated people - Preparation and protection of weak dyke sections. - Ready to prevent and response to up comming heavy rain and flood - DDMFSC sent a delegate to Hung Yen to work with local authority for “on spot” instruction to solve completely the problems of dyke surface erosion and crack in Red river.

12. Relief action Action of epidemic prevention in affected areas by local authorities. Action of epidemic prevention in affected areas by local authorities. PC of Hanoi assigns soldiers and transportation department to mobilize vehicles to support flooded and inundated areas. PC of Hanoi assigns soldiers and transportation department to mobilize vehicles to support flooded and inundated areas. CCFSC has requested Government of Vietnam for an assistance of 258 billion VND CCFSC has requested Government of Vietnam for an assistance of 258 billion VND Hanoi and other province provided people with food, water treatment chemicals and other essential goods. Needs from provinces are provided in attached sheet. Hanoi and other province provided people with food, water treatment chemicals and other essential goods. Needs from provinces are provided in attached sheet.

13. End of presentation Thank you very much for your attention