School closure extended for 2.4 million students as typhoon Yagi rages on
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- 11 Sep 2024
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In response to the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Yagi, eight northern Vietnamese localities have extended school closures for 2.4 million students as recovery efforts continue and concerns over landslides remain. The typhoon, which made landfall over the weekend, has significantly impacted the region, leading to disruptions in daily life and education.
Hai Phong, one of the hardest-hit areas, has announced that more than 520,000 students will remain out of school until further notice, as authorities focus on managing the damage. Similarly, Quang Ninh Province, where the typhoon first made landfall, has extended the closure for 360,000 students for at least one additional day, with the potential for further extensions depending on local conditions.
Dien Bien Province has also prolonged the closure for its 200,000 students through Tuesday, citing ongoing recovery efforts. Son La and Cao Bang provinces have issued similar orders, keeping more than 500,000 students home on Monday and Tuesday due to the high risk of flash floods and landslides in these mountainous regions.
In addition, over 835,000 students in Hoa Binh, Bac Ninh, and Yen Bai provinces have been granted a day off on Monday as authorities continue to assess the safety of school facilities. Meanwhile, in Hanoi, Tuyen Quang, Bac Giang, and Lang Son, schools have been advised to evaluate local conditions and independently decide on reopening, with an emphasis on safety in areas prone to landslides or flash floods.
To mitigate the impact on education, schools plan to schedule make-up classes once it is safe for students to return. Earlier, nearly 20 localities, including Hanoi and Hai Phong, had preemptively closed schools for about 10 million students as the super typhoon approached.
Typhoon Yagi, the third and most powerful storm to hit Vietnam this year, has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with maximum gusts reaching 201 kph. The storm has resulted in 59 deaths and widespread damage across northern Vietnam, marking it as one of the most severe weather events in the region in the past 30 years.
