The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 13 received a shipment of emergency relief goods from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to assist residents in Bac Ninh province affected by recent flooding.

JICA provides essential supplies to residents in Bac Ninh.

This is the first batch of international relief aid delivered to Vietnamese localities hit by natural disasters triggered by Storms No. 10 and No. 11.

The relief package includes 40 water purifiers, 5,100 blankets, 1,000 water containers, and 50 multi-purpose plastic sheets. The goods will be transported to Bac Ninh on the morning of October 14 for immediate distribution to affected communities.

At the handover ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki conveyed his deep condolences to the Vietnamese Government and people for the heavy losses caused by the recent floods, particularly in the northern and north-central regions.

He reaffirmed that Japan, through its assistance programmes, will continue to help Vietnam enhance its capacity for disaster prevention and climate change adaptation.

Nguyen Van Tien, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, expressed heartfelt appreciation for Japan’s timely and meaningful support, affirming that the agency will ensure the relief goods are promptly delivered to Bac Ninh for distribution to those in need.

Alongside Japan’s assistance, the authority is also preparing to receive additional humanitarian aid from the Governments of Australia and Russia, the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre), and other international organisations.

These relief packages will include essential supplies such as household goods, kitchen utensils, water filters, hygiene items, building materials, and cash assistance, to be allocated to the northern provinces most affected by the successive storms and floods, including Lang Son, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, and Bac Ninh.

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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

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Government allocates 140 billion VND to support flood-hit provinces

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has decided to allocate 140 billion VND (around 5.6 million USD) from the 2025 central budget contingency fund to help four northern provinces recover from recent floods.

 

PM directs flood relief efforts in Thai Nguyen province, visits affected residents

Preliminary reports showed that floods killed four people, left two missing, and injured two others. More than 5,450 houses were damaged or inundated, of which 490 households were evacuated urgently.

 

Army deploys helicopters to bring relief aid to flood-ravaged Lang Son province

The Mi-171 helicopter coded Sar-03 and Mi-17 coded 7844 under Regiment 916 of the ADAFS’s Division 371 departed Gia Lam Airport, carrying four tonnes of relief supplies, including water, instant noodle, field rations, and milk to Van Nham and Yen Binh communes.