Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Yolanda, made landfall in Vietnam after sweeping through the Philippines with unprecedented force. The typhoon brought with it torrential rain, ferocious winds, and flooding, which have devastated large swathes of northern and central Vietnam. Entire communities have been submerged, infrastructure has been severely damaged, and thousands have been displaced. The scale of the destruction has prompted an urgent humanitarian response, with international aid agencies mobilizing to provide relief and support to those affected.