On July 17, the Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) collected a total of VND4.5 billion and prepared 6,000 packages of goods, 300 canvas tents and 4,000 boxes of water purifying tablets to support the people in areas stricken by tropical storm Conson.  

The association also called for assistance from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and other organisations if necessary.

VRC chapters in provinces and cities, particularly in flood-hit areas mobilised all their forces and necessary facilities to assist people.

Quang Ninh, Thai Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces have prepared goods worth more than VND 500 million to help flood victims and inspected storm control facilities.

VRC chapters in Hai Phong and Nam Dinh collected VND1.3 million for relief aid to support the people affected by the storm.

Source: VNA/VOV