The first shipment of aid supplies for flood victims from the Australian Government touched down at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi on September 11 evening, reported the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority (VDDMA) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The supplies include a vast array of critical items, including 264 personal hygiene kits, 120 kitchen sets, 264 home repair kits, 600 blankets, 600 sleeping mats, 522 canvas covers and 360 mosquito nets.
The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) also scheduled the delivery of a substantial aid package on September 13-14. On September 16-17, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to deliver 40 portable water filters and 200 multi-purpose plastic canvas covers.
Source: Vietnam News Agency