Aid for flood victims

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).