The Vietnam Red Cross Society Central Committee said on October 10 that it had offered relief aid to households affected by torrential rains and floods that hit the central provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Quang Nam with goods worth over 476 million VND (20,583 USD).
As many as 250 packages of household necessities and 11 packages of water purification tablets worth over 194 million VND were sent to Quang Binh, while similar goods worth more than 130 million VND were transported to Quang Tri and goods worth 152 million VND were offered to Quang Nam.
The Red Cross Society in Quang Binh has set up many working groups to approach the flood-hit areas and provide them with foodstuff and necessities./.
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Severe floods are hitting the central localities in Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a dispatch requiring that ministries, sectors, and localities focus resources on dealing with floods and heavy rains that had left five dead and six missing in the central region as of the morning of October 8.
Torrential rains have hit the central region since October 6, with the highest rainfall of 700-900mm recorded in Quang Tri and Thua Thien-Hue provinces
Heavy downpours are forecast to continue in the coming days, posing a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and rising waters in many places
These Provinces must keep a close watch on developments to take prompt measures in response.
Attention should be paid to evacuating people from dangerous areas and assisting them with temporary accommodation and food
The Ministries of National Defence and Public Security are taking measures to support local people in dealing with heavy rains and floods and overcoming the consequences
the Ministry of Transport ensures the safety of vessels and vehicles as well as of roads, waterways, and railways in affected areas.
All Vietnam State ministries and agencies are ready to do their tasks, especially protecting the people,s lives
the Health Ministry to guide localities on how to implement measures to prevent the spread of diseases, especially COVID-19, at evacuation areas, and provide necessary drugs and chemicals for affected localities.
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