According to the Vietnam Road Administration, in the past few days, Storm No. 3 has ravaged northern provinces, causing massive loss of life and property, severely impacting the lives and livelihoods of the people. The storm has damaged thousands of homes and critical public infrastructure, including many bridges and major roads in the northern region.
Embodying the spirit of solidarity and compassion, and to facilitate the transportation of relief goods to the affected areas, the Vietnam Road Administration has requested investors and BOT enterprises to consider waiving road usage fees for vehicles transporting relief goods at toll stations.
Vietnam Road Administration proposes toll exemption for relief vehicles.
The Vietnam Road Administration has requested that investors and BOT enterprises coordinate with the local Road Management Agencies and relevant authorities to organize lane segregation, traffic diversion, and guidance to ensure smooth passage for the aforementioned vehicles at toll stations.
It is mandatory to maintain complete records and data of the temporary suspension of toll collection for these vehicles.
As per the Department of Dikes and Flood Control – Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, as of 5:00 PM on September 13, the storm and floods have resulted in 254 fatalities and 82 missing persons.
Lao Cai province has been the hardest hit, with 111 deaths and 61 missing. Cao Bang reported 43 deaths and 9 missing, while Yen Bai had 49 deaths and 1 missing. Quang Ninh recorded 22 deaths. The remaining casualties are from Hai Phong, Hanoi, Hai Duong, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Bac Kan, Phu Tho, and other provinces and cities.
Notably, Storm No. 3 and the subsequent floods over the past week have also displaced over 74,500 households (130,246 people) and damaged more than 136,700 homes in the northern provinces. In addition, over 67,000 houses were flooded, with the highest numbers reported in Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, and Hanoi…
Thousands of homes inundated by floodwaters.
Currently, along with the Government and organizations nationwide, charitable donation drives are being organized to support the affected people in the storm, flood, and landslide-hit localities.
The Devastating Floods: Laos Cai’s Loss Totals 3000 Billion VND
The impact of the tropical storm No. 3 has caused moderate to heavy rainfall in Lao Cai Province since the night of September 7th. The region has experienced extensive flooding, resulting in severe losses of life, infrastructure, and production for the state, citizens, and businesses.
The Race to Insure Vehicles Post-Storm Chaos
Many car owners are left waiting for insurance companies to process their claims as repair shops in the northern regions are overwhelmed with vehicles in need of fixing after the recent storm and flood damage.
Is Pizza Homes Yên Bái Serving Low-Quality Food to Flood Victims in the Guise of Charity?
Recent allegations have surfaced regarding a pizza shop in Yen Bai province, with claims that they donated low-quality food to flood victims. The shop owners have taken to social media to address these rumors and clarify their stance.
Peace of Mind with PJICO: Weathering the Storm with Confidence
The devastating storm, YAGI, has wreaked havoc on northern provinces such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Nam Dinh. The remnants of the third storm are continuing to cause flooding and landslides in Thai Nguyen, Yen Bai, Lao Cai, Bac Giang, Phu Tho, and Cao Bang, posing a grave threat to the lives and livelihoods of countless families and businesses.
The Water Levels in Northern Reservoirs Are Decreasing; Hydropower Plants Reduce Flood Discharge Significantly
On the morning of September 13, the Ministry of Industry and Trade announced that water levels in the northern hydroelectric reservoirs were gradually decreasing. Speaking to Tien Phong Newspaper, representatives of hydropower companies confirmed that they had significantly reduced the discharge volume over the past 24 hours.
