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Tram Tau district, Yen Bai province badly hit by recent floods

The assistance is to respond to the Vietnamese Government’s suggestions and in line with the close relationship between the two countries, according to a notice released by the Japanese Government.

The donations, including blankets, fresh water and canvases, will be channeled through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Continuous downpours from October 10 triggered floods and landslides in Vietnam’s northern and north central regions, causing huge human and property losses.

Statistics released by the Vietnamese Government show that as from October 16, floods killed 75 people, injured 38, left 28 others missing and forced 2,604 households to evacuate.

Source: VNA