The fund will be channeled through the Dutch Relief Alliance that groups 15 non-governmental organizations.

The aid will help address urgent needs of the flood-hit residents, especially clean water, hygiene, food, necessities and cash, and enable them to start sustainable and flexible livelihoods.

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Since late September, 235 people in the Central region have been listed as dead or missing from storms and floods, which have also caused estimated economic losses of about VND 17 trillion.

Ambassador Akkerman extended his sympathies to the Vietnamese Government and people over the human and property losses caused by the natural disasters.

The Dutch Government and people will stand side by side with Vietnam during such difficult times, and continue to cooperate with the country in climate change response and water management, he pledged, stressing that humanitarian aid activities should be rolled out promptly.

Since late September, 235 people in the central region have been listed as dead or missing from storms and floods, which have also caused estimated economic losses of about VND 17 trillion, according to a Government report to the National Assembly on November 2.

Source: VNA