Many International Organizations Support Vietnam in Overcoming Consequences of Natural Disasters

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	Samaritan’s Purse Supports People in Ha Tinh and Tuyen Quang in Overcoming Aftermath of Storm No. 10

On October 19, the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation in Vietnam (Tzu Chi Foundation), in coordination with the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment) and the Thai Nguyen Provincial Red Cross Society, delivered emergency aid packages to residents affected by natural disasters in Thai Nguyen Province.

The aid package included 1,000 bags of rice and 1,000 bottles of cooking oil, distributed to 767 households in Gia Sang Ward and 233 households in Kha Son Commune.

Tzu Chi Foundation delivers emergency aid packages to residents affected by natural disasters in Thai Nguyen Province. (Photo: Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control)

On October 17, the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control handed over emergency relief supplies from the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) to the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Cao Bang Province for distribution to residents affected by natural disasters.

Earlier, two shipments of emergency aid from the AHA Centre had arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on October 15 and 16. The shipments included 1,720 sets of shelter repair kits for families, 3,176 kitchen sets, and 2,000 hygiene kits, supporting disaster-affected communities in overcoming difficulties and restoring normal living conditions.

The second emergency aid shipment from the AHA Centre for people affected by natural disasters arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on October 16, 2025. (Photo: Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control)

Nguyen Thang, Vice Chairman of the Cao Bang Provincial VFF Committee, expressed sincere gratitude to the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control and the AHA Centre, emphasizing that the relief supplies represent significant encouragement for local authorities and residents. He affirmed that the goods would be promptly delivered to affected households to help them recover from the disaster.

From October 14 to 16, Samaritan’s Purse coordinated with the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control to carry out emergency assistance activities for people affected by Storm No. 10 in Ha Tinh and Tuyen Quang provinces.

In Ha Tinh, relief packages including household and kitchen items, personal hygiene kits, and essential food supplies were distributed to 1,500 households in Thach Khe Commune (October 14), Dong Tien Commune (October 15), and Dong Kinh Commune (October 16).

On October 16, 2025, relief efforts were extended to Tuyen Quang Province, where 800 households in Ha Giang 1 and Ha Giang 2 Wards received aid packages to help them overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.

On October 14, Australian Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Renee Jean Deschamps handed over a relief package consisting of 320 kitchen sets, 756 hygiene kits, 756 shelter repair kits, and 300 blanket sets to Nguyen Truong Son, Deputy Director of the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control, and Thai Hai Anh, Vice Chairwoman of the Bac Ninh Provincial VFF Committee.

“The household kits, shelter repair tools, and blankets not only provide material assistance but also serve as a great source of spiritual encouragement, symbolizing the strong friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Australia,” shared Thai Hai Anh.

Relief shipment from the Government of Japan arrives in Vietnam on October 13, 2025. (Photo: Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control)

Earlier, on October 13, the Government of Japan, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), delivered emergency relief supplies including essential items such as water purifiers, blankets, multifunctional plastic sheets, and plastic containers. The Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention and Control officially received the aid and coordinated its distribution to Bac Ninh Province - one of the hardest-hit areas.

Kobayashi Yosuke, Chief Representative of the JICA Vietnam Office, emphasized: “We are committed to supporting the Vietnamese people in this difficult time and hope that the emergency supplies will reach those in need as soon as possible, helping them recover and stabilize their lives.”

During September and October, Vietnam experienced a series of severe natural disasters, including Typhoons No. 8, 9, 10, and 11, accompanied by widespread flooding in many regions. Typhoon No. 8 (Mitag) and Typhoon No. 9 (Ragasa) made landfall in Central and Northern Vietnam in early September, causing initial damage to infrastructure and agriculture. Subsequently, Typhoon No. 10 (Bualoi) struck Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces on September 28-29, 2025, causing heavy destruction. Before floodwaters receded, Typhoon No. 11 (Matmo) hit northern provinces, pushing river levels to alarming heights, surpassing historical records in some areas, and resulting in severe losses.

At a meeting with international partners on disaster risk reduction on October 9, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep stated that despite the great efforts of the Vietnamese government and people, the increasing severity of natural disasters has exceeded the coping capacity. He called on international partners to continue their cooperation and deliver timely, accurate, and effective support to communities affected by natural disasters.

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