Devastating floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Yagi have impacted nearly six million children across Southeast Asia, the UN reported on Wednesday.
The powerful typhoon brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar nearly two weeks ago, leaving a rising death toll in its wake.
According to UNICEF, access to clean water, education, healthcare, food, and shelter has been severely compromised for the affected children.
\"The most vulnerable children and families are facing the most devastating consequences of the destruction left behind by Typhoon Yagi,\" said June Kunugi, UNICEF regional director for East Asia and the Pacific.
In Vietnam, around three million people are at risk of disease due to the lack of safe drinking water and sanitation, UNICEF added.
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