[Photo] Assisting in the Revival of Flooded Areas
After Typhoon No. 3 passed, the people in the flood-affected areas of Northern Vietnam received timely and valuable assistance from foreign countries, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and overseas Vietnamese communities. The emergency relief gifts and reconstruction activities not only helped the locals overcome immediate difficulties but also laid the foundation for long-term stability in their lives.
 | ALOV presents over USD 24,000 to people in flooded areas of Vietnam's central provinces |
| Vietnam Mobilizes Resources to Support People in Typhoon-stricken, Flooded Areas |
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| In September 2024, Storm No. 3 struck northern Vietnam, resulting in severe damage: 323 people lost their lives, 22 were reported missing, and economic losses were estimated at VND81,703 billion, according to a government report to the National Assembly. The photo shows Tung Qua Lin kindergarten (Tung San commune, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province) perched on a hillside that suffered significant erosion after the storm. (Photo: Plan International Vietnam) |
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| On September 13-14, 2024, the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Relief delivered three batches of emergency relief supplies valued at USD 254,000 to Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi). These supplies, which included water filters, solar flashlights, personal hygiene items, kitchen utensils, and more, were promptly dispatched to Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces. (Photo: Embassy of Japan in Vietnam) |
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| On September 18, 2024, Samaritan's Purse delivered blankets, flashlights, kitchenware, and other relief supplies to Yen Bai province, aiding residents in overcoming the challenging period following the storm. (Photo: Samaritan's Purse) |
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| On September 21, 2024, Plan International provided emergency relief to households in Tan Tien commune, Hoang Su Phi district, Ha Giang province. Each support package includes VND5 million in cash, food, and essential supplies. (Photo: Plan International Vietnam) |
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| In addition to emergency assistance, people are instructed on how to protect children from natural disasters and how to effectively use the aid. (Photo: Plan International Vietnam) |
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| UK aid through UNICEF Vietnam brings hygiene and learning kits to Yen Bai for children. (Photo: UNICEF Vietnam) |
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| On September 15, 2024, at the fundraising ceremony organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, the Vietnamese community in Laos joined hands to support people in flood-hit areas. (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Laos) |
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| People in Thach Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province, are gradually rebuilding their lives after the storm with the support of international friends. In the photo, World Vision International in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, provided cash assistance for building and repairing houses and donated water tanks and personal hygiene kits to affected households. (Photo: World Vision International in Vietnam) |
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| On November 5, 2024, the residents of Nga Quan commune, Tran Yen district, Yen Bai province, expressed their gratitude to Renee DesChamps, Charge d'Affaires of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, for coordinating with Save the Children for providing support following the storm. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
 | Vietnam Trade Union Gives Gifts to Members and Workers in Storm and Flood-hit Northern Provinces On September 14 and 15, the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor dispatched five working groups to areas impacted by Storm Yagi (Storm No. 3) and ... |
 | Vietnamese Central Localities Ramp up Efforts to Brace for Storm No.4 People in central Vietnam have secured boats, reinforced monuments, and prepared for flooding as a storm is forecast to make landfall on September 19 afternoon. |
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