Government Leaders Wading Through Flood Waters: A Symbol of Commitment to the People

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Government leaders in Vietnam have made a concerted effort to reach out to those affected by floods, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visiting and directing response efforts in several provinces. The leaders' presence on the ground has helped to reassure people that they are not alone in the midst of the disaster, and that the government is committed to helping them recover. The Prime Minister's instructions have also driven home the need for swift action, with authorities being urged to prioritize the safety of people and to relocate those affected by the floods.

Key Takeaways:

  • Since the beginning of 2025, the Secretariat has issued 2 telegrams and the Prime Minister has issued 1 Directive, 51 telegrams and 2 decisions and 94 documents directing response to natural disasters.
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh waded through flood waters in Thai Nguyen, urging the deployment of measures to respond and overcome the consequences of the disaster.
  • The Prime Minister also inspected the response to floods in Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes, Hanoi, on the evening of October 9, where he directed the response plan and instructed the evacuation of 30,000 people.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh visited and encouraged people in the flooded area due to broken dykes in Tien Luc commune, while Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha inspected the flooding situation in Ma Quan hamlet, Hoa An commune, Cao Bang province.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc inspected the actual flood response work in Huu Lung commune, Lang Son, and directed the deployment of synchronous measures to ensure safety for people.

Statistics:

  • 2 telegrams issued by the Secretariat since the beginning of 2025
  • 1 Directive, 51 telegrams, 2 decisions, and 94 documents issued by the Prime Minister directing response to natural disasters
  • 30,000 people evacuated due to the overflowing of the Cong River dyke
  • 2 divisions of the Vietnam People's Army mobilized to assist in evacuating people
  • Over 10,000 households affected by the floods in Thai Nguyen and Hanoi

Sources:

  • Government of Vietnam
  • VGP/Nhat Bac
  • VGP/Tran Manh
  • Cao Bang Newspaper
  • Albawaba.com
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.