As reported by the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention on July 29, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Nghe An Provincial People's Committee, issued a call for international humanitarian support for people in flood-stricken areas following storm Wipha (storm No. 3).
On the same day, the mobilizing units received and delivered 3,655 boxes of bottled drinking water to the communes of Huu Kiem, Tam Thai and Tuong Duong, where residents are facing a severe shortage of clean water due to heavy rains and flash floods.
Further aid will be delivered to other affected areas, prioritized by urgent needs and damage assessments.
Accordingly, the support was provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the Action for Humanity.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, clean water is an essential resource for life after the aftermath of natural disasters, directly impacting people’s health, daily living and sanitation.
The urgent provision of drinking water is one of the top priorities during the initial response phase, aiming to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks and help affected communities stabilize their lives.
