Flood-hit Ha Tinh, Son La provinces receive rice support

The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministry of Finance to provide nearly 3,597 tonnes of rice from the national reserve to the central province of Ha Tinh and the northern mountainous province of Son La to support people hit by the recent devastating flood.
Flood-hit Ha Tinh, Son La provinces receive rice support ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Prime Minister has assigned the Ministryof Finance to provide nearly 3,597 tonnes of rice from the national reserve tothe central province of Ha Tinh and the northern mountainous province of Son Lato support people hit by the recent devastating flood.

Of the total, Ha Tinh will receive 3,525 tonnes, while Son La will get 72tonnes.

The two provinces were asked to ensure timely distribution of the rice aswell as right beneficiaries.

In case thelocalities still face difficulties after receiving the aid, they are advised toreport to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs for furtherassistance.

Continuous downpours from October 10 triggered floods and landslides inVietnam’s northern and north central regions, causing huge human and propertylosses.

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