Aid for flood victims

by VTV408 August 2016 Last updated at 12:45 PM

Photo: Baogiaothong
Photo: Baogiaothong

VTV.vn - The Vietnam Red Cross will provide 250 packages consisting of family basics and two canvas tents for those displaced by flash floods in the northern province of Lao Cai.

Affected families will receive financial support of 3 million VND (135 USD) for each dead person. The initial aid totals some 100 million VND (4,500USD).

Floods in Lao Cai on the night of August 4 left three dead and five injured. Seven people are still missing. More than 20 houses were washed away, and 450 houses were inundated. Total damage is estimated at some 200 billion VND (9 million USD).

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