According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of the afternoon of October 12, approximately 10,961 homes remain flooded in the Northern region, primarily in Bac Ninh (8,800 homes) and Hanoi (2,161 homes).
The dyke system has experienced 59 incidents, with 42 in Bac Ninh, 8 in Thai Nguyen, and 9 in Hanoi. Local authorities have swiftly addressed these issues and are maintaining 24/7 monitoring to track flood developments.
Hundreds of residents and soldiers work to repair a boil on the Cau River dyke in Cam Bao village, Xuan Cam commune, Bac Ninh province.
The power sector reported 550,805 customers without electricity in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Cao Bang, and Lang Son. To date, power has been restored to over 502,000 households, leaving 48,169 customers still without electricity, with the majority (29,442 households) in Bac Ninh.
Regarding communication, in Thai Nguyen, 32 out of 92 specialized data transmission points remain disconnected due to power outages; the public network has been fully restored. In Hanoi, communication in Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes has returned to normal.
The total damage caused by the floods following Typhoon No. 11 is estimated at over 8.72 trillion VND, including: 1.05 trillion VND in Lang Son, 2 trillion VND in Cao Bang, 4 trillion VND in Thai Nguyen, and 1.67 trillion VND in Bac Ninh.
Currently, water levels in rivers are gradually receding. At Phuc Loc Phuong (Cau River), the water level is at 7.37m, still 0.37m above the Level 2 alert. The Thuong and Ca Lo rivers are also decreasing but remain at high levels.
Many central roads and residential areas in Thai Nguyen province are deeply flooded, causing traffic paralysis and isolating thousands of households.
On the afternoon of October 12, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment issued a telegram ordering the closure of one bottom outlet of Tuyen Quang Lake and instructed provinces to ensure downstream safety. The Hanoi – Thai Nguyen national highway and railway have been fully reopened.
On the same day, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed a decision to provide emergency support for the second time, allocating 400 billion VND from the central budget reserve in 2025 to Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh to overcome flood damage and stabilize people’s lives. Previously, on October 8, the Government had provided emergency support of 140 billion VND to these four localities.
Thus, the total support funding to date is 540 billion VND, with Thai Nguyen receiving 300 billion VND, Cao Bang 80 billion VND, Lang Son 80 billion VND, and Bac Ninh 80 billion VND.
The Prime Minister requested the People’s Committees of Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh to take responsibility for managing and using the funds for the correct purposes and beneficiaries, ensuring transparency and preventing loss or corruption. They must report the results to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for compilation and reporting to the Government.
Prime Minister: Boldly Entrust Private Enterprises with National Infrastructure Development
Speaking at the group discussion session on the afternoon of October 12th, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that it is time to boldly allow private enterprises to participate in major infrastructure projects. This approach effectively mobilizes societal resources, reduces the burden on the state budget, while ensuring the quality and timely completion of projects.
Aspire, Lead, Excel: The Government Party Pioneers, Steadfastly Advancing with the Nation into the New Era
The Government’s Electronic Information Portal is honored to present an article by Comrade Phạm Minh Chính, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Government Party Committee, and Prime Minister. Titled *”Aspiration, Leadership, Intelligence – The Government Party Committee Pioneers and Steadfastly Marches with the Nation into the New Era,”* this piece offers profound insights into the vision and commitment of the Government Party Committee as it leads the nation forward in an ever-evolving world.
Minister of Home Affairs: Civil Servants Are the “Key of Keys” in Building a Modern National Governance Framework
At the discussion session on the afternoon of October 12th, Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà emphasized that civil servants are the “key of keys” in Party building and national governance. In the context of the digital era and deep integration, she advocated for the establishment of a new public service value system—one that is civilized, innovative, and rooted in the spirit of serving the people.
Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia: VinFast Chairwoman, Vinamilk CEO, Viettel Global Leader, and ‘Sugar Queen’ Make the List
Fortune Magazine (U.S.) has unveiled its 2025 list of “Asia’s 100 Most Powerful Women,” featuring four prominent Vietnamese female leaders. These trailblazers hold key positions within major corporations, significantly impacting Vietnam’s economy while steadily establishing their presence on the global stage.
Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Choose to Return as “Naive Fools”: Knowing Farmers Will Lose Without Help, It’s Heartbreaking!
“My innovative insect monitoring device, deceptively simple yet unmatched globally, has already made its mark in Japan, Thailand, Brunei, and beyond.”
