Countries continuously support Vietnam to overcome storms and floods

Many countries around the world have announced support and aid for Vietnam to overcome the consequences caused by storm No. 3.

On September 15, the Japanese Government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), delivered aid including 40 water purifiers and 200 multi-purpose plastic tarpaulins with a total value of 124,096 USD (equivalent to more than 3.05 billion VND). These goods will be delivered to Yen Bai province on September 15 to promptly distribute to people affected by floods.

Representatives of the parties at the handover ceremony

PHOTO: JAPANESE EMBASSY

Mr. Sugano Yuichi, Chief Representative of JICA in Vietnam, said: "We have tried to deliver the emergency aid with the hope of delivering it to the affected people as quickly as possible." The aid was transferred from JICA's warehouse and arrived at Noi Bai International Airport on the evening of September 14. On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control received and will deliver the above aid to the affected people in Yen Bai province as soon as possible.

Packages of aid from the Japanese Government are being loaded onto trucks to be transported to the people of Yen Bai.

PHOTO: JAPANESE EMBASSY

The UK Government has previously announced a £1 million (VND32 billion) humanitarian aid package for Vietnam to support the initial response to the storm and flood. The aid will be delivered directly to people through humanitarian partners, providing essential supplies, cash support and vital services such as health, water and sanitation. Vietnam is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. The UK is at the forefront of climate cooperation with Vietnam as a lead country in the Partnership for a Just Energy Transition. In addition to providing early support, this aid will help strengthen Vietnam's ongoing resilience to climate change. Anneliese Dodds, Minister of State for Development, UK Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, said: "The UK Government stands with the people affected by the devastating impact of Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam. “We have been working closely with the Government of Vietnam and our humanitarian partners to identify the areas where our support can have the most positive and effective impact,” said Ms. Dodds. The aid will go directly to the localities, providing essential supplies, cash and critical services such as health, water and sanitation to people in the most affected areas.

People struggle to move as the Red River floods

PHOTO: DAU TIEN DAT

In addition, the Swiss Embassy in Vietnam said that through the Swiss Humanitarian Relief Unit, the Swiss Government will allocate 1 million Swiss francs (equivalent to 1.2 million USD) to Vietnam to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of the storm, and will send experts and resources to the center of the relief work. A team of 6 experts with experience in water and sanitation, emergency shelters and disaster risk reduction is being deployed to Vietnam to support the authorities and affected people. In addition, Switzerland will provide essential supplies, including 300 tents and a water distribution system that can serve 10,000 people. Switzerland is coordinating with ASEAN to urgently send these essential supplies to the most affected areas to provide immediate relief to those in need.

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Previously, from September 11 to 14, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development received 1 aid shipment from the Australian Government, 3 shipments from the ASEAN Regional Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management to Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces. Up to now, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has mobilized and received attention from 10 embassies and 16 international organizations with a commitment to support 160 tons of goods by air through the ministry. The goods arriving at Noi Bai Airport have been and will be transported directly to Yen Bai, Lao Cai and Cao Bang provinces for timely distribution to people affected by floods.

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