Joint efforts needed to reduce natural disaster risks

Rescue forces save sailors stranded at sea amidst raging waves Rescue forces this morning brought to shore the last stranded crewmembers of a stranded cargo ship in central Việt Nam amidst the ongoing torrential rains and raging waves.

Seven crewmen from drifting vessels saved at sea Five sailors were rescued from the sea after their boat sank late Thursday off the coast of Quảng Trị province.

Storm Noul leaves three dead in central region Three people have died and 112 others were injured after storm Noul swept through the central region on Friday, reported the Office of the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on Sunday.

No subjectivity in disaster prevention, control: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday requested authorities from the central to local levels to always take the initiative and avoid subjectivity in natural disaster prevention and control.

Northern localities told to prepare for typhoon Higos All relevant localities were told to carefully prepare for typhoon Higos, which is forecast to bring torrential rains, flash floods and landslides to northern mountainous provinces until Sunday.

Landslides occur along rivers in Hà Nội In Chu Minh Commune, Ba Vì District, landslides occurred along 250 metres of the Hồng (Red) River’s west bank and 300 metres of the dyke along the river. The landslides cracked the walls and houses of more than 10 local households.

Seven dead as floods hit Greek island A baby was among seven people who died as torrential rains and floods swept the Greek island of Evia, damaging dozens of houses and blocking roads, authorities said Sunday.

Deputy PM sends urgent orders after fatal floods

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng on Tuesday signed an urgent message to direct Hà Giang’s administration to quickly overcome the consequences of torrential rains and floods to help affected residents to resume their daily lives as soon as possible.

Northern region prepares for natural disasters The Việt Nam Disaster Management Authority (under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) must prepare appropriate means and equipment for access to areas affected by flash floods and landslide.