Help communities recover from devastating weather events across Asia
Severe storms, cyclones, floods and earthquakes have devastated communities across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Millions of people have lost their homes, livelihoods and access to essentials, and they urgently need your support.
A family repairing their damaged roof after typhoon Uwan struck in the Philippines. Photo Credit, Caritas Libmanan
The aftermath of Typhoon Uwan in the Philippines. Photo Credit, Caritas Germany
What is the current situation?
A series of compounding weather events have struck the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, leaving communities devastated.
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Between 22 and 30 September 2025, the Philippines was hit by a series of overlapping disasters as the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) was intensified by three tropical cyclones. Torrential rain, flooding, landslides and storm surges swept across 16 regions, affecting more than 4.9 million people and displacing over 100,000 families. Thousands remain in evacuation centres, while many more are sheltering with relatives after losing their homes.
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The crisis deepened on 30 September when a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Cebu Province, killing at least 76 people, injuring hundreds and displacing more than 20,000 residents. Just days later, on 3 October, Typhoon Paolo brought further flooding and destruction to already-struggling communities. The provinces of Masbate and Cebu are among the hardest hit.Â
In Vietnam, record-breaking October rains submerged Hoi An and Hue, leading to at least 47 deaths and 116,000 homes being flooded.
In November, Typhoon Kalmaegi has resulted in 5 deaths, 1.6 million households without power, 2,600 homes damaged and 537,000 people evacuated. Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) also affected communities in the Philippines with 188 deaths and 560,000 people displaced.
In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah has caused heavy rainfall and flooding, resulting in 330 deaths. 179,868 families have been affected nationwide, with 22,212 families currently sheltered in safe centres.
In Indonesia Cyclone Senyar and Cyclone Koto have caused flooding and landslides, displacing 1 million people and causing over 700 deaths.
Impact of storms in the Philippines. Image: Caritas Virac
The humanitarian crisis in the Philippines, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia
Over 1 million people
have been displaced from their homes.
Hundreds of people
have been killed in the storms and flooding.
Thousands of homes
have been damaged.
Essential services
have been disrupted.
Our partners are on the ground providing vulnerable communities with:
Support to displaced families
Emergency Shelter
Access to clean water, food and essential items
Financial support for essentials and recovery
How your donation helps
Affected community members in Zambales, Philippines. Photo: SAC Iba
$200 can help provide essential items kits, including plastic mats, mosquito nets and blankets, benefitting 15 people.
Devastation from storms in the Philippines. Photo: Caritas Germany
$1000 can help 2 families jump-start their economic recovery through replacement of essential income-generating assets such as livestock, seeds and equipment.
Caritas Response
Affected community members in Zambales, Philippines. Photo: SAC Iba
The Philippines
Caritas Philippines and diocesan partners have activated extensive emergency operations:
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A national Emergency Operations Center is coordinating responses across multiple disasters.
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Local EOCs across Luzon and Visayas are monitoring impacts and mobilising relief.
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Parishes have opened as temporary evacuation centres.
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Food packs, hot meals and pre-positioned supplies are being delivered in the hardest-hit areas.
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A nationwide emergency appeal has been launched to support ongoing relief.
In Davao Oriental, the Diocese of Mati and the DADITAMA Humanitarian Team are distributing food packs and supporting early recovery efforts.
Vietnam
Caritas Vietnam is funding relief efforts through diocesan Caritas offices in affected regions.
Emergency relief already delivered:
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Caritas HÃ TÄ©nh: Food and clean water for 900 households
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Caritas Vinh: Two rounds of emergency distributions to 2,000 families
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Caritas Bắc Ninh: Essential items, cash assistance and 4 tonnes of rice
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Caritas Hưng Hóa: Support to bereaved families and injured persons, plus
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15 tonnes of rice,
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60 household kits,
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125 cash grants,
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Seeds and farming materials
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Caritas Thanh Hóa: Relief assistance for 5,380 families
Recovery support underway:
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Construction and repair of hundreds of damaged homes across several dioceses
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Livelihood support including livestock, aquaculture restocking and seeds
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Restoration of water systems and essential community infrastructure
Caritas staff distributing aid in Vietnam. Photo: Caritas network
Aid ready for distribution in Sri Lanka. Photo: Caritas Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Caritas Sri Lanka is coordinating a nationwide emergency response through its 13 diocesan centres, operating around the clock.
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Churches have been opened to shelter displaced families.
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Rapid distribution of food, clean water and essential items is underway.
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Caritas teams are planning long-term recovery, working alongside government and humanitarian partners to help families rebuild.
Indonesia
Caritas Indonesia and diocesan partners are responding across the worst-affected areas:
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The Caritas Indonesia Director personally visited disaster zones to coordinate with teams and deliver 150 emergency food packages.
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Seven medical personnel — including doctors, a psychologist and medical staff — were deployed to support injured and traumatised families.
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Hygiene and cleaning support:
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293 hygiene kits
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274 shovels and 40 wheelbarrows for debris clearing
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Food and hygiene relief:
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1,317 food packages
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400 hygiene kits delivered with Caritas Sibolga
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Caritas teams continue to reach isolated communities as access improves.
Caritas Indonesia staff preparing for emergency response. Photo: Caritas Indonesia
The aftermath of Typhoon Uwan in the Philippines. Photo Credit, Caritas Germany
Where does my donation go?
The funds you donate to this appeal go to Caritas Australia’s Emergency Response Fund and will be used to provide humanitarian assistance to communities affected by this crisis. Should circumstances prevent us from delivering aid to this emergency, or if excess funds remain after the crisis, donations will be directed to other emergencies where Caritas has humanitarian operations.
