Australia contributes an additional 800,000 AUD to Vietnamese people affected by storms

Australia will contribute an additional $800,000 in humanitarian aid to support people in central Vietnam affected by Typhoons Fengshen and Kalmaegi.

This is in addition to the AUD 3 million previously announced to support people recovering from storms Bualoi and Matmo, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.

After weeks of record heavy rains and severe flooding in the central region that killed 50 people and destroyed homes, businesses and livelihoods.

On the evening of October 14, the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control ( Ministry of Agriculture and Environment ) received emergency international aid from the Australian Government through the Australian Embassy in Vietnam. (Photo: NN&MT Newspaper)

Australia is deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage caused by the storms and floods. This additional funding will be delivered through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP), in close collaboration with the Government of Vietnam. We will ensure the most vulnerable, including women, children and people with disabilities, can access the support they need.

Ambassador Gillian Bird said: “I would like to express my deepest condolences to all those affected by the recent floods and storms in central Vietnam. Australia is committed to providing assistance where it is needed most. We are working with partners to provide assistance and help communities recover and rebuild.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/australia-dong-gop-them-800000-do-la-uc-cho-nguoi-dan-viet-nam-bi-anh-huong-boi-bao-217653.html