ADB provides 2 million USD to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of storm No. 3

On September 27, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that ADB has approved a $2 million grant to support Vietnam in providing emergency relief and humanitarian services to people affected by storm No. 3 (international name: storm Yagi ).

Ha Giang city overcomes the consequences of storm No. 3. Illustrative photo: VNA

The funds come from the Asia- Pacific Disaster Response Fund, which is designed to provide assistance to ADB's developing member countries affected by major natural disasters.

“We appreciate the extraordinary efforts of the government and people of Vietnam in responding to the damage caused by the storm. ADB’s assistance will support the government’s broader response efforts to provide immediate humanitarian relief,” said ADB Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty.

ADB has been working with other development partners to support the government’s response to the disaster, including assessing needs in the affected northern provinces. The aim of ADB’s emergency response is to help ensure that people living in the disaster areas have access to basic health and social services, as well as resources to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, and will continue to work closely with the government and other development partners to provide humanitarian assistance in accordance with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Disaster Response Plan.

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