When Typhoon KALMAEGI struck Vietnam on 10–11 November 2025, the Central Highlands and south‑central coastal regions experienced severe winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding. The cyclone caused major destruction: more than 61,000 homes were damaged, including 2,413 completely destroyed, with the provinces of Gia Lai and Dak Lak particularly affected. Over 39,000 hectares of agricultural land were inundated, triggering major crop losses, while 15 hospitals and other health facilities sustained damage, further complicating access to medical services for affected communities.
Responding to Vietnam’s urgent request for assistance, Luxembourg mobilised relief items from its humanitarian stockpiles through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (via the CECIS platform). On 14 November 2025, Luxembourg offered 150 family tents and 138 kitchen sets, providing essential shelter and basic household support for families who had lost their homes.
The items were rapidly prepared for dispatch and handed over on 19 November 2025 to the logistics provider Kuehne+Nagel, in an operation coordinated by DSV Luxembourg and implemented alongside European partners. Air transport was organised to Hanoi (HAN), followed by onward delivery to Da Nang (DAD) for distribution to the hardest‑hit communities.
Throughout the process, the European Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) and the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensured clear communication, coordination and oversight, enabling a smooth logistics chain and the rapid delivery of much‑needed assistance. This deployment reflects Luxembourg’s ongoing commitment to providing timely, practical support to populations affected by sudden‑onset disasters.
