Vietnam Storm Death Toll Rises To 99
In Vietnam, due to tropical storm many people were killed and on Thursday the death toll rises to 99. The authorities estimated that the damage due to storm was about $55 million. In Phu Yen the death toll reaches to 69, whereas 16 residents are still missing.
The people of Binh Dinh have started returning to their home even though the flood waters continue. While 14 people died in the neighboring province of Binh Dinh. In the neighboring region, it was estimated from the government website that about 16 people are dead and one is still missing.
The deputy chairman of the provincial People’s committee, Nguyen Ba Loc. said that in three districts about 3, 00,000 people are still inundated and rescue plan is still going on to save the victims.
Due to this flood, many families lost their home and dear ones. Some of the areas are severely affected by this flood. About 24000 people are taking shelter at the government buildings.
Military helicopters are helping people by providing them the food materials. They are dropping instant noodles and water to the victims of the isolated areas. The soldiers are also helping the victims in their speed boats. They are providing every type of facility to the victims that are needed.
The storm has injured about 66 people and more than 16000 homes were damaged in the country. The national committee for storm and food control estimated that, about 30,000 hectares of rice and other crops get damaged due to the storm. These numbers can even rise higher.
The Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has said that the government will provide 225 billion dong and 10,000 tons of rice to help the victims. The government also said that he will provide all the necessary needs to the victims in order to better their life.