HA NOI — The Government has decided to earmark funds and rice to help promptly surmount the consequences of devastating floods that have hit the central region of the country.
Ha Tinh and Quang Binh provinces will each receive VND100 billion (US$5.1 million) and 1,000 tonnes of rice for their disaster relief efforts.
The number of deaths caused by the floods has increased to 52, reports the National Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control.
Meanwhile, 54 people were injured and 24 are still missing.
Ha Noi cancels fireworks to support flood victims The Ha Noi Party Committee has decided to cancel millennium celebration fireworks displays at 29 locations across the city in order to donate all the money intended for the displays to flood victims. The fireworks programme at My Dinh National Stadium will go on as scheduled on Sunday. Authorities have called on individuals and organisations to continue raising funds to support the victims. The city provided each flood-hit province with VND1 billion ($51,000) to help them surmount the consequences. |
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai instructed local authorities to gain a firm grasp on flood damage, particularly the number of dead, injured and missing, as well as property loss to provide timely support to ensure no one is left hungry or poorly treated.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked local authorities and relevant agencies to take measures to deal with environmental pollution and prevent post-flood diseases.
People's Committees in these localities are responsible for mobilising people to clean public areas such as schools, markets and breeding farms.
The ministry also asked localities to keep close watch on the development of diseases, particularly diarrhoea, dengue fever and avian flu, and to report any cases to the health ministry for prompt preventative and control measures.
The Viet Nam Environmental Fund has provided financial aid for these localities to buy chemicals and equipment to sterilise polluted areas and treat contaminated water.
Dinh Hong Ho , vice chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Binh's Minh Hoa District, said poor sanitation had led to an outbreak of diseases, including diarrhoea and fevers.
"Food is temporarily enough, but those who are living in caves or on their roofs still lack clean water, salt and clothes," he said.
Rescue teams were able to reach people in isolated areas of Tan Hoa and Minh Hoa Districts over the past three days. Hundreds were transported to district hospitals for treatment, he added.
Yesterday, more than VND1.6 billion ($ 81,600) was collected from Ha Noi and Can Tho cities and Dak Nong and Quang Ngai provinces to support flood victims. — VNS
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