{"id":4763,"date":"2020-10-20T16:33:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T08:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=4763"},"modified":"2021-01-06T19:04:18","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T11:04:18","slug":"central-vietnam-floods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/central-vietnam-floods\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam’s Central Cities Heavily Hit By Floods & Storms, Everyone Joins Hands To Support The Affected"},"content":{"rendered":"

Central Vietnamese cities suffer from storms & flooding<\/h2>\n
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2020 has been a rough year for everyone, even more so for those living in central Vietnam. Having just recovered from the second wave of COVID-19 community infections, many central Vietnamese cities and provinces such as Hu\u1ebf, \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng, and Qu\u1ea3ng Nam are now being hit by terrible storms and floods<\/strong>, costing many people their homes and even their lives.<\/p>\n

But when it comes to us Vietnamese people, you can bet that we\u2019re always ready to stand up to support one another in times of need. Over the past couple of weeks, many charitable parties have raised funds and donated goods and supplies to help those affected by the Central Vietnam floods.<\/p>\n

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Massive floods in central Vietnam<\/h3>\n
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\nMany houses in central Vietnam are almost completely submerged due to the heavy rain<\/em>
\nImage credit: Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Since the beginning of October, central Vietnamese cities and provinces including H\u00e0 T\u0129nh, Qu\u1ea3ng B\u00ecnh, Qu\u1ea3ng Tr\u1ecb, Th\u1eeba Thi\u00ean \u2013 Hu\u1ebf, \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng, and Qu\u1ea3ng Nam<\/strong> have been hit by several consecutive storms, resulting in heavy rain and massive floods that have driven hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.<\/p>\n

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\nResidents of Qu\u1ea3ng Tr\u1ecb traveling by boat on a flooded street<\/em>
\nImage credit: Thanh Ni\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

As of the latest numbers reported yesterday evening, the floods have claimed the lives of 102 people, while another 26 are still missing<\/strong>. Nearly 170,000 households remain submerged across the 3 provinces of H\u00e0 T\u0129nh, Qu\u1ea3ng B\u00ecnh, and Qu\u1ea3ng Tr\u1ecb, and nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated.<\/p>\n

It is also forecasted that there will be more heavy downpours in the coming days.<\/p>\n

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People are donating to support central Vietnamese residents<\/h3>\n
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\nGovernment officials giving food to people<\/em>
\nImage credit: Th\u00f4ng Tin Ch\u00ednh Ph\u1ee7<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Heart-shattering pictures of central Vietnamese residents losing their homes, livelihood, and even family to the floods have circulated widely around the Internet for the past week, moving many to tears and prompting people from all over the country to rally to their rescue.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, Prime Minister Nguy\u1ec5n Xu\u00e2n Ph\u00fac<\/strong> agreed to provide each of the 5 provinces of H\u00e0 T\u0129nh, Qu\u1ea3ng B\u00ecnh, Qu\u1ea3ng Tr\u1ecb, Th\u1eeba Thi\u00ean \u2013 Hu\u1ebf, and Qu\u1ea3ng Nam with 1,000 tons of rice<\/strong> and a fund of VND100 billion (~USD4,300,000)<\/strong> to help their residents.<\/p>\n

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\nSinger Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean handing out supplies<\/em>
\nImage credit: Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, countless private companies and charitable individuals are also calling for donations to support the central provinces, the most active among whom is famous singer Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean<\/a><\/strong>. Not content with just donating to a third party, the diva has traveled into flooded areas to personally hand over food and supplies<\/strong> to those in need.<\/p>\n

Her kind act has earned massive praise from netizens and inspired more people to chip in. According to an update from Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean this afternoon, she has received a massive sum of over VND100 billion (~USD4,300,000) <\/strong>in donations, which she\u2019s using to buy more goods to distribute.<\/p>\n

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You can contribute to Vietnam’s flood victims as well<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For those who wish to contribute to the effort, here are some reputable charities and aid organizations to send support to:<\/p>\n

Vietnam Fatherland Front<\/strong>
\nBank account number:<\/strong><\/span> 0011001932418
\nBank name:<\/strong> <\/span>Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank)
\nTelephone<\/strong>:<\/span> 02439288480
\nLearn more about the Vietnam Fatherland Front’s fundraising work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Vietnam Fatherland Front is an official party that represents the Vietnamese government to receive all donations. This is where many major companies are donating to, so you can rest assured your money is in good hands.<\/p>\n

Vietnam Red Cross
\nBank account number: <\/span><\/strong>1240202005348 (for donations in VND) | 1240202018198 (for donations in USD) | 1240202006862 (for donations in EUR)
\nBank name:<\/strong><\/span> Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank)
\nLearn more about the Vietnam Red Cross’ efforts here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a history of over 70 years performing humanitarian services, Vietnam Red Cross is many people\u2019s go-to organization when they want to contribute to the community. Previously, the organization had helped thousands of residents in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng and Qu\u1ea3ng Nam during their financial difficulties caused by the second COVID-19 wave.<\/p>\n

Tran Thi Thuy Tien
\nBank account number: <\/span><\/strong>0181003469746
\nBank name:<\/strong><\/span> Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank)
\nLearn more about Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean’s fundraising work here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, singer Th\u1ee7y Ti\u00ean is currently in Qu\u1ea3ng B\u00ecnh to distribute donated goods, which means your money sent to her will go straight to the people in need.<\/p>\n

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Vietnamese people support central residents amidst heavy storms<\/h3>\n
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It is heartbreaking to see that the Central Vietnam floods and other natural disasters have caused so much suffering to thousands of people, but at the same time, we are glad to see so many people unite to look after their fellow countrymen. Hard times truly do bring out the best in people.<\/p>\n

Surely, with such social unity, Vietnam will once again pull through this ordeal as it has so many times before. You can help that happen by donating to the parties we\u2019ve mentioned above.<\/p>\n

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