New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam announced that the Government of New Zealand is providing NZD1 million (over $568,300) in humanitarian assistance to help communities in Vietnam recover from recent natural disasters, including severe typhoons and floods that caused widespread damage and displacement.
This funding will enable New Zealand’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to work with their Vietnamese counterparts through the New Zealand Disaster Response Partnership to deliver assistance in line with the Vietnam's Joint Response Plan for Multiple Typhoons and Floods.
“Our hearts go out to the families and communities affected by these disasters. As a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam, New Zealand stands in solidarity with the Vietnamese government and people during this challenging time,” New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford said. “We hope our support will swiftly reach those in need, contributing to emergency efforts and helping affected communities rebuild their lives”.
According to Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, as of November 7, Typhoon No. 13 caused severe damage across several provinces in the Central and Central Highlands regions, particularly in Gia Lai and Dak Lak provinces.
Thousands of houses were devastated by the storm: 244 were completely destroyed, and 17,562 houses were damaged or lost their roofs - including 12,447 cases reported in Gia Lai alone. In addition, 8,501 houses were flooded. Offshore, the losses were also substantial, with 21 vessels sunk and 44 others damaged, mostly in Gia Lai and Dak Lak, etc.
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