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Viet Nam: Government assists Gia Lai with VND50 billion to overcome natural disasters

The Government has decided to provide VND50 billion and 2,000 tonnes of rice to help Gia Lai province overcome the consequences of natural disasters.

The recent storms left seven dead, 6 others injured and over 250 houses, 4,000 houses and hundreds of offices and schools damaged. The total loss was valued at VND1,300 billion. The district of Ia Pa suffered the most damage of VND80 billion.

With assistance from the Government, Gia Lai has sent VND26 billion and 165 tonnes of rice to help its people in the affected areas.

The local Fatherland Front Committee has donated VND5 billion to 5 districts and Ayun Pa town, including VND3 billion to Ia Pa.

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