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Residents in Khanh Hoa clean up after the floods. Photo: Nguyen Hue

This update was shared at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' regular press briefing held this afternoon, where a VietNamNet reporter inquired about the amount of financial and material aid provided and how it would be distributed.

According to Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang, multiple provinces in Vietnam recently experienced historic flooding and successive natural disasters, resulting in heavy losses of life and property.

“In response to these devastating events, the international community, including foreign governments and organizations, has extended heartfelt support, donating financial aid, essential supplies, and equipment. The total estimated value of this assistance so far is nearly $16 million,” Hang stated.

Hang emphasized that this aid will be distributed directly by Vietnamese authorities to affected areas and into the hands of those in need.

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A shipment of EU emergency aid arrives at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) on November 24 to support residents in Dak Lak Province. Photo: Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention

“In recent days, we’ve witnessed many touching moments as international friends and tourists have stood shoulder to shoulder with local people and authorities in Vietnam, offering help in various ways.

These gestures are a profound source of encouragement and demonstrate the spirit of international solidarity and mutual support as communities in Vietnam work to recover,” she added.

The spokesperson stressed that the Vietnamese government and people deeply appreciate the timely and meaningful assistance extended by the global community.

The South Central region of Vietnam recently suffered a historic flooding event that caused widespread destruction to lives, homes, and public infrastructure, particularly in Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, and Lam Dong provinces.

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead or missing. Thousands of homes were seriously damaged, while hundreds of families lost their houses entirely due to collapse or washout. Schools, clinics, and hospitals were also affected, many of which remain non-operational.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent directive calling on ministries and local authorities to swiftly assess and report housing damages. Local governments are tasked with identifying households whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged and are in need of rebuilding or repair.

Tran Thuong