The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 14 received an emergency aid shipment from the Australian Government, via the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, to support flood-hit residents in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Officers and soldiers help people clean up and overcome flood consequences in Tam Giang commune of Bac Ninh province.

This marks the second international relief shipment for Vietnam, following the devastation caused by Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo.

Nguyen Truong Son, Vice Director of the authority, and Thai Hai Anh, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, were present to receive the aid. Representing Australia was Renee Jean Deschamps, Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam.

The shipment includes 320 kitchen kits, 756 hygiene kits, 756 home repair kits, and 300 blankets. The items are set to be delivered to Bac Ninh on October 15 for distribution to those in need.

At the handover, Deschamps expressed her condolences to the Vietnamese Government and people for the recent losses caused by storms and floods, particularly in northern and central regions.

She reaffirmed Australia’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Vietnam’s disaster preparedness and climate change adaptation efforts.

Son and Anh extended their gratitude to the Australian government and people for their timely assistance.

They assured that the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority will work closely with local authorities to ensure the aid reaches affected communities promptly and efficiently.

In addition to Australia’s contribution, the authority expects further emergency aid from Russia, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), and other international organisations.

These supplies will include essential goods such as kitchenware, household items, home repair kits, water filtration systems, hygiene products, and cash to support local recovery efforts.

The relief will be directed primarily to the most severely affected areas, particularly in northern provinces like Lang Son, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, and Bac Ninh, which have been struck by consecutive storms and flooding.

Additionally, on October 14, a shipment of aid from Japan was transported to Bac Ninh free of charge by Ngoc Duc Hang Transport and Trading JSC.

The same day, at a meeting on disaster risk reduction and emergency relief, various embassies and organisations announced further support for flood-affected regions in Vietnam.

The Australian Embassy pledged 1.93 million USD, the Republic of Korea’s Embassy 1 million USD, and the European Union 532,000 USD. Other organisations such as World Vision, CRS, Plan International, HWA, and Care International also announced assistance totalling about 1.22 million USD.

On October 13, the authority already received emergency aid from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for disaster-hit communities in Bac Ninh.

Central and provincial leaders visit and support flood-hit residents in Bac Ninh

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More flooding, landslides possible in northeastern, north-central regions

The NCHF warned about heavy rainfall of more than 70mm in three hours accompanied by whirlwinds, lightning, hailstorm, and gales, in the regions.

 

Over 907 billion VND pledged in support of flood victims

Of the total, Vingroup contributed 500 billion VND, which is being directly implemented in the provinces of Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Son La, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Bac Ninh. ​

 

Post-storm floods leave 18 dead or missing, cause 5.45 trillion VND in damage

As of 5:30 pm on October 10, preliminary reports from the affected localities estimated total losses at more than 5.45 trillion VND (about 207 million USD).

 

Solidarity in the storm: Bac Ninh stands with flood victims

BAC NINH  - Relentless storms and flooding have battered northern provinces of Vietnam, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing countless families. In the face of adversity, the spirit of solidarity and compassion has shone through. Party committees, authorities, and residents of Bac Ninh province have come together to support communities severely impacted by the natural disasters.

Deputy Prime Minister inspects flood recovery efforts in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH — Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh on October 8 inspected the post-storm recovery efforts and visited residents affected by Typhoon No. 11 in Bac Ninh province.