The Vietnamese community in Laos personally handed over money and gifts to affected households. VNA/VNS Photo

VIENTIANE - A delegation of the Vietnamese community in Laos on September 19-20 visited Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos that suffered the heaviest devastation from Typhoon Yagi.

The delegation included representatives of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Luang Prabang province, Buddhist monks, nuns, and followers, the Vietnam Business Association in Laos, and other Vietnamese organisations.

During the visit, the delegation handed over to the victims LAK500 million (more than US$22,600) and hundreds of pieces of clothing.

Deputy Secretary of Luang Namtha Province Party Committee Chanhthong Keopaseut thanked them for supporting Luang Namtha Province in this difficult time.

He affirmed that the support not only demonstrated the solidarity, sentiments, and mutual assistance between the peoples, Parties, and States of Laos and Việt Nam, but would also greatly help people in the areas affected by Typhoon Yagi to soon stabilise their lives.

From September 9-11, floods occurred in the province, affecting forty-two villages, 4,235 households, and 3,435 houses. Of those, one hundred and thirty houses were completely damaged. Floods also caused great damage to property, vehicles, cultivation areas, and livestock. VNS