Viet Nam: Flooding in Central Provinces Situation Report No.1 (20 November 2013)
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Since 14-17 November, extensive flooding occurred in central of Vietnam which has left at least 42 people dead, 5 missing and 66 injured.
The most affected provinces are Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh. Central and Local Governments are immediately carrying out response and recovery actions on the ground.
The water has now started receding from most of the affected districts. Some communes in Tuy Phuoc district in Binh Dinh province are still inundated.
The UN Disaster Risk Management Team (UNDRMT) has closely monitored tropical storm 15 and the subsequent flooding, and has coordinated with humanitarian stakeholders to share information on the situation. INGOs active in the affected provinces are currently conducting rapid assessments to identify the needs and gaps in all sectors.
The UNDRMT and INGOs will meet on Friday 22 November to decide relevant course of actions base on the field assessment.