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Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s western province

Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s western province

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s eastern province of Aceh on the evening of January 31, according to the country’s Agency for Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysics (BMKG), but no tsunami warning was issued.

Heavy rain due to the impact of Typhoon Trami causes flooding on a road in Cam Thanh commune, Cam Lo district, Quang Tri province. (Photo: VNA)

Typhoon Trami makes landfall in central Vietnam

Typhoon Trami, the sixth to hit the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central localities of Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang and Quang Nam at about 1 pm on October 27, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Flooding triggered by downpour following Typhoon Yagi in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, on September 12, 2024 (Photo: Reuters/VNA)

Floods affect many localities in Thailand

Many localities in Thailand are experiencing unpredictable weather, with thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rains in some areas, including the northern and central regions, as well as Bangkok capital and its vicinity.

Flooding in Thailand (Photo: The Nation)

Flooding greatly impacts Thai economy

Thailand has been struggling with the onslaught of excessively heavy rains and floods in several northern provinces, which has caused huge economic losses.

Severe flooding devastates localities in Laos (Photo: i.dawn.com)

Severe flooding devastates localities in Laos

Over two-thirds of Laos has been severely impacted by flooding since July, as 15 out of 18 provinces grapple with the aftermath of four powerful storms, it was reported at a recent conference on disaster recovery.

PM Pham Minh Chinh gives encouragement to a boy named Nguyen Quoc Bao, whose father and elder sister were washed away by a flood while the three were crossing a bridge in Cau Treo hamlet of Yen Thuan commune, Ham Yen district, Tuyen Quang province. (Photo: VNA)

Special TV programme held in support of typhoon victims

A special TV programme was held by Vietnam Television (VTV) in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 15 to show support for people in the areas hit by super Typhoon Yagi and its accompanying flooding and landslides.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam (second from right) visits a force strengthening an important site of the Lo River dyke in Truong Sinh commune of Son Duong district, Tuyen Quang province, on September 12. (Photo: VNA)

Party, State on people’s side in typhoon response, recovery efforts

Making landfall in Vietnam almost one week ago, super Typhoon Yagi has taken a heavy toll on the country, but the Party, State, armed forces, and people nationwide have been taking various strong and comprehensive measures to minimise consequences and aid recovery endeavours.