After many days of isolation due to floods, hundreds of households in low-lying areas in Thai Nguyen have fallen into a state of isolation, power outage, water shortage, and no contact.
The image of fireworks setting off in the middle of a vast night was widely shared on social networks, touching the community.
In Lao Cai, the circulation of storm No. 10 left 7 people dead, 3 people missing, 10 people injured; more than 11,800 houses were damaged and flooded. The initial damage is estimated at about 2,750 billion VND.
Immediately after initially overcoming the consequences of natural disasters and receiving information that Thai Nguyen province is suffering from the severe consequences of storm No. 11, Lao Cai people have demonstrated the spirit of "mutual love" through many practical activities.
In Due 2 residential group, Nghia Lo ward (Lao Cai province), even though it is nearly 10pm, the light is still bright. The sound of laughter mixed with the sound of tying, the scent of dong leaves, sticky rice spread throughout the space, creating a warm and affectionate atmosphere.
In Ms. Luong Thi Hoan's small house, the winding hands of the elderly, young people, women, union members, association members... together washed leaves, wrapped cakes, and tied them. Everyone is busy but their eyes are on sharing.
Mr. Le Thanh Tung, a resident of Nghia Lo ward - shared: "Seeing that Thai Nguyen people have suffered a lot after the storm, we feel very sorry. Last year, when Typhoon Yagi passed, Thai Nguyen people also came to Lao Cai to help us a lot. So today, they had a problem, I just hope to contribute a little effort so that everyone can overcome the difficulties".
The wrapped banh chung are the crystallization of love, of the spirit of solidarity "the healthy leaves cover the torn leaves" - the thousand-year-old good tradition of the Vietnamese people. In the afternoon and night of October 8 alone, more than 3,000 banh chung were wrapped, boiled and delivered to people in the flooded areas of Thai Nguyen on October 9.
In addition to banh chung, people and traders in Lao Cai also brought 100 boxes of drinking water, 50 boxes of cakes, 50 sets of new clothes and 65 scarves. Every gift, no matter how small, contains sharing with people in flooded areas.
The Thien Tam Rice Fund group brought a whole family of rice cookers from Lao Cai to Thai Nguyen, ready to serve hundreds of meals a day. During the impact of Typhoon Yagi in 2024 in Lao Cai, the kitchen of the Charity Rice Fund cooked more than 3,000 meals per day for affected households.
On the same afternoon (October 9), volunteer groups in Lao Cai continued to transport 1.5 tons of rice, 150 boxes of water, 100 boxes of milk, 10 boxes of cakes, tons of vegetables, tubers, fruits and 350 banh chung to Thai Nguyen people.
The gifts given not only have material value, but also show the affection, sharing and deep encouragement of the people of Lao Cai highlands, expressing the hope that the people of Thai Nguyen will soon overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms No. 8, 9.10 (Bualoi) and floods caused by the storm have killed, left missing, and injured 165 people; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the northern mountainous provinces and the central provinces are struggling to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property due to floods and thunderstorms.
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
Please send any help to: Golden Heart Social Society Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
