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Hanoi (VNA) – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Vietnam has provided aid worth 540,000 USD in support of women and girls in Vietnam’s six central provinces affected by devastating floods. “When emergencies like this strike, life changes in a moment. This natural disaster has already destroyed thousands of homes and forced people to flee. Women and girls are among the most vulnerable. Women do not need to die giving birth, and this must hold true even in emergencies,” said Naomi Kitahara, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam. “While fleeing, people are in need of basic necessities – ranging from food and water to hygienic supplies and medical care. UNFPA is striving to assist the Government of Vietnam in restoring and improving the lives of the flood victims, particularly the most vulnerable,” she added. “UNFPA expresses sympathy for victims and their families affected by the latest tragedy, especially women and girls. This … [Read more...] about UNFPA assists women, girls affected by floods in central region

At 1pm of October 25, the storm’s centre was about 160km to the east of the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri, with wind speeds of up to 60 - 75km per hour near the eye. In the next 24 hours, it will move westwards at about 15 - 20km per hour and make landfall in the Ha Tinh - Quang Tri area before weakening into a tropical depression and then a low-pressure area. At 1pm of October 26, the centre of this low-pressure area will be on Thailand’s territory, and the fastest wind speeds will be less than 40km per hour. Meanwhile, Director of the forecasting centre Mai Van Khiem said Molave is a strong storm that will move fast and may enter the East Sea on October 26. From October 27 to 29, it is predicted to trigger downpours, with rainfalls of 200 - 350mm, in the central region, which has already been hit hard by floods recently. Combined with the cold spell from the north, it may lead to prolonged rains in northern and central areas of this region, even more than 500mm in … [Read more...] about Saudel triggers downpours in central region, new storm coming

Bac Lieu (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has set aside 12 trillion VND (515.27 million USD) from central and local budgets to build infrastructure in response to climate change during the 2016-2020 period, heard a conference held in the locality on October 23. As part of the efforts to realise the Government’s Decree 120 on sustainable development for the Mekong Delta region to adapt to climate change, the province has prioritised a wide range of climate resilient projects. Those include construction of Nha Mat boat shelter and fishing port, Ganh Hao dykes, and tidal flood control project in Bac Lieu city and its vicinity, among others. The provincial People’s Committee has worked to promote sustainable and modern agriculture, with focus sharpened on attracting investment in the sector, implementing favourable credit policies for local rice growers and businesses, and prioritising extensive agro processing. Vice Chairman of the provincial … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu spends nearly 12 trillion VND to enhance climate resilience

Phnom Penh (VNA) – A ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on October 20 to raise funds for flood victims in Vietnam’s central region. The fund-raising ceremony brought together the staff of the embassy, representatives of Vietnamese agencies, businesspeople and donors, with a total of 36,000 USD mobilised. The embassy and the Vietnam Business Club in Cambodia (VBCC) also raised funds on October 17 to support the Vietnamese-Cambodians living on Tonle Sap water who are forced to relocate to land this month. Donations amounted to 27,050 USD and two tonnes of rice. According to Kampong Chhnang provincial authorities, about 500 households with 1,471 people living on boats on Tonle Sap, Kampong Chhnang city, will be subject to relocation. Most of them are the poor without stable jobs while fisheries resources are increasingly limited. In the immediate future, they will be provided with food and clean water in resettlement areas, and support … [Read more...] about Vietnamese community in Cambodia raise funds for flood victims at home

Hanoi (VNA) – Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japanese government is assisting flood victims in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue with 50 water purifiers and 250 plastic mattresses, helping ease difficulties the victims are suffering, the JICA said on October 19. On behalf of the Vietnamese Government, the central steering committee on the prevention of natural disasters will receive the assistance and deliver it to Thua Thien – Hue people. The assistance will arrive at Da Nang airport in the central region in two batches, with the first being handed over on October 19 afternoon. Torrential rains caused by successive storms have, since the beginning of this month, affected the life of more than 7 million in the region. More are forecast to continue in the coming days./. … [Read more...] about Japanese gov’t helps Thua Thien – Hue flood victims