UNICEF vows to support Vietnam in response to Typhoon Noru
(VOVWORLD) - UNICEF Vietnam has expressed its concern over children and families in the country vulnerable to Typhoon Noru, saying it stands ready to support the Government of Vietnam in responding to the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 20 years, according to a recent statement.
 A family reinforces their roof before the arrival of Typhoon Noru in the south-central province of Quang Nam on September 27. (Photo: UNICEF) |
More than 1.6 million children are at risk as Typhoon Noru landed in central Vietnam, said UNICEF, adding that it has supported prepositioning humanitarian supplies to contribute to the response in the areas likely to be affected, it added.
Nearly 5.6 million people living in the region are likely to be affected by typhoon-force winds and torrential rainfall. Among them, one-third are children.
UNICEF said along with its partners, it is closely monitoring the situation and expressed deep concern for children and families at risk.