Japan to Send Emergency Flood Aid to Vietnam

Text of report in English by Japan’s largest news agency Kyodo

Tokyo, Aug. 15 Kyodo – Japan decided Friday to provide 18 million yen worth of emergency aid such as tents, blankets and water purifiers to Vietnam, which has been hit by torrential rain and floods, the Foreign Ministry said.

The provisions are in response to a request for assistance from the Vietnamese government as the affected northern regions are suffering from shortage of food supplies, drinking water and temporary shelter, the ministry said.

As of Wednesday, heavy rain since early August and subsequent floods have killed 125 people and damaged some 19,000 homes and other facilities. At least 38 people remain missing, according to the ministry.

Originally published by Kyodo News Service, Tokyo, in English 0930 15 Aug 08.

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