Front leader visits flood victims in Dak Lak province

A delegation from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, led by its President Tran Thanh Man, visited the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 25 to inspect the aftermath of a historical flood that took place earlier this month.
Front leader visits flood victims in Dak Lak province
Front leader visits flood victims in Dak Lak province ảnh 1President Tran Thanh Man of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee speaks at the working session with Dak Lak authorities (Photo: VNA)

Dak Lak (VNA) – A delegation fromthe Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, led by its President TranThanh Man, visited the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 25 to inspectthe aftermath of a historical flood that took place earlier this month.

At a working session with the delegation,Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Cuong said the flood damagewas significant, particularly in Buon Don and Ea Sup districts, costing theprovince more than 803 billion VND (34.8 million USD).

Cuong reported that there were 1,792 housesand 16,163 hectares of crops submerged, nearly 4,000 domesticated animalskilled or swept away, and 80 hectares of fish farms lost completely.

Speaking at the function, Man recommendedlocal authorities direct public agencies and organisations in helping residentsdeal with the flooding consequences. Tackling environmental problems,preventing diseases and repairing damaged schools are also necessary, he added.

The official took the occasion to hand over800 million VND to the VFF’s chapter in Dak Lak to help build 20 houses for peopleimpacted by the disaster.

He urged the chapter’s provincial committeeto soon disburse 1.7 billion VND of the provincial fund for supporting the poorto build more houses for flood-hit families. 

The same day, the delegation visited andpresented gifts to two affected households in Ea Sup.-VNA
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