NA chief visits Ha Tinh flood victims
Thứ Năm, 20/10/2016, 07:42
HA TINH — National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thị Kim Ngan yesterday visited and presented gifts to flood victims in Huong Khe and Vu Quang districts – the areas most vulnerable to flooding in the central province of Ha Tinh.
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| National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thị Kim Ngan visited Duc Hung Commune in Ha Tinh central province after heavy rainfall caused flooding over the last few days. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đức |
She asked local authorities and relevant agencies to ensure sufficient water supply and environmental hygiene, affirming that the Party, State, authorities, agencies and army stand with the people.
Le Quang Đang, a disabled veteran from Duc Huong Commune, Vụ Quang District, said thanks to updates from the media, the local Party and authorities have made thorough preparations so that the locality reports no human loss.
Ngan informed them that the National Assembly Standing Committee held a fundraising event for flood victims in the central region at its recent fourth session.
At the 14th NA’s second session slated for October 20, the legislature will continue raising funds in support of the victims, including those in Ha Tinh.
Major General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Military Region 4 Commander, said more than 1,000 officers and 1,500 soldiers have been deployed for recovery efforts.
Military Region 4 has also transported over 4 tonnes of food to local residents.
On the occasion, Ngan visited the construction site of Ngan Truoi – Cam Trang irrigation system.
The past floods killed six in Ha Tinh, submerged 108 communes and wards with more than 30,100 households damaged, with agriculture, transport and irrigation also impacted.
