According to a report from the provincial People’s Committee, despite prior forecasts and preparedness, widespread heavy rainfall had caused severe flooding in many areas, resulting in significant damage.

An overview of the meeting.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Lien Huong extended her deepest sympathy to the Party Committee, authorities, and residents of Bac Ninh for the extensive losses caused by Typhoon No. 11.

To ensure effective disease prevention and environmental sanitation following the floods, she urged the province to direct departments and localities to closely monitor, detect, and respond swiftly to any outbreak risks.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Lien Huong speaks at the meeting.

She emphasized special attention to vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic diseases, particularly families heavily affected by the storm.

Local authorities were instructed to inspect and test the quality of clean water in flood-hit areas, guide residents on safe water treatment methods, and promptly collect and dispose of animal carcasses and waste.

Flooded health facilities should be quickly restored to resume emergency and medical services without interruption, and hospitals must be ready to admit and treat patients in case of new disease outbreaks.

The Deputy Minister also stressed the need to raise public awareness of disease prevention through communication and education campaigns, following the Ministry of Health’s recommendations.

She highlighted the importance of personal hygiene, food safety, and cross-sector cooperation to address environmental and water-related issues effectively.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Lien Huong presents support to Bac Ninh Province to help overcome the aftermath of the storm and floods.

Local health forces and volunteer networks should be fully mobilized to maximize resources for recovery and prevention efforts.

On this occasion, the Ministry of Health presented 1 tonne of Chloramine B, 50,000 aquatab tablets and 2,000 doses of tetanus vaccine to Bac Ninh.

The Health Trade Union and National K Hospital contributed 300 million VND, the Bright Tomorrow Fund donated 100 million VND and the Vietnam Association for Education and Community Health provided another 100 million VND to help the province overcome the aftermath of the storm.

Japan sends first emergency relief shipment to Vietnam’s flood-affected areas

This is the first batch of international relief aid delivered to Vietnamese localities hit by natural disasters triggered by Storms No. 10 and No. 11.

 

Central and provincial leaders visit and support flood-hit residents in Bac Ninh

BAC NINH — Senior officials from the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and Bac Ninh Province recently visited residents affected by floods in Bac Ninh province, offering relief assistance and words of encouragement as local authorities race to restore livelihoods following storm No. 11.

More flooding, landslides possible in northeastern, north-central regions

The NCHF warned about heavy rainfall of more than 70mm in three hours accompanied by whirlwinds, lightning, hailstorm, and gales, in the regions.

 

Over 907 billion VND pledged in support of flood victims

Of the total, Vingroup contributed 500 billion VND, which is being directly implemented in the provinces of Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Son La, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, and Bac Ninh. ​

 

Post-storm floods leave 18 dead or missing, cause 5.45 trillion VND in damage

As of 5:30 pm on October 10, preliminary reports from the affected localities estimated total losses at more than 5.45 trillion VND (about 207 million USD).

 

Solidarity in the storm: Bac Ninh stands with flood victims

BAC NINH  - Relentless storms and flooding have battered northern provinces of Vietnam, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing countless families. In the face of adversity, the spirit of solidarity and compassion has shone through. Party committees, authorities, and residents of Bac Ninh province have come together to support communities severely impacted by the natural disasters.