diverse and complex topography, Viet Nam is prone to many different types of natural
hazards, both hydrometeorological, such as flood, storm, drought and heavy rainfall and
geophysical, such as landslides and to a lesser extent, earthquakes. More than 70% of the
population is estimated to be exposed to risks from such hazards. Besides recurrent impacts
on human health, disasters affect multiple sectors, from agriculture to industries, from energy …