The Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee has recently allocated three rounds of aid totalling VND428 billion (US$16.2 million) to support 17 provinces and cities in addressing the consequences of storms and floods.

Party General Secretary To Lam on October 29 sent a letter of sympathy and encouragement to the people, officials, and soldiers across the country who are currently responding to and recovering from the consequences of natural disasters.

With the joint efforts of society and the support of international friends, including the National Council of the Solidarity Front for the Development of Cambodia Motherland (SFDCM), Vietnam will soon overcome the consequences of the disasters, restore stability, and continue socio-economic development.

VOV.VN - As of noon on October 13, several organizations and foreign governments pledged support to help Vietnam overcome the consequences of natural disasters, according to the Directorate for Dyke Management and Flood and Storm Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

There is an urgent need for Vietnam to enhance response measures and protect the dyke system, given prolonged heavy rain and flooding in the northern and north-central regions caused by three consecutive storms in just 13 days from September 22 to October 3.

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) has joined hands with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local authorities to help affected communities in Cebu city recover from the devastating impacts of Super Typhoon Bualoi and a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.

A rapid succession of powerful storms, torrential rains, and flash floods has created what Vietnamese officials are calling a “compound disaster,” causing widespread devastation and underscoring the urgent need for long-term climate resilience strategies.

VOV.VN - Mang But commune of central Quang Ngai province has experienced 14 earthquakes over the past 10 hours, with the strongest registering a magnitude of 4.9, according to the Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.

Vietnam has made significant progress in disaster prevention and control, from improving the legal framework and strengthening forecasting and early warning capacity, to promoting the application of science and technology, enhancing international cooperation, and mobilising community participation.

An emergency hotline – 112 – has been put into operation to receive information about incidents, natural disasters, risks, and requests for assistance from organisations and individuals nationwide.