In September 30th, 2013, the tenth storm (Wutip typhoon - Butterfly) hit the coastal provinces in Central Region, in which, Quang Binh province (typhoon center) and Quang Tri province are the hardest hits with, has caused losses totaling 10,498 trillion VND, killed 12 people, 02 missing and injured 225 others by October 4.
The typhoon, the strongest one since 2006, has destroyed 528 houses, unroofed over 193,000, flooded over 30,000 houses, hospitals and public communities, over 17,000 ha of rice and other crops have been submerged. Many ships were seriously damaged.
On this occasion, 136 officials, members donates more than 20 million to victims in the soonest time.
Before, in October 02nd, 2013, Standing Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has launched a campaign to support flood victims in the central region. Chairman of Vietnamese Fatherland Front Nguyen Thien Nhan has urged all Vietnamese people from all walks of life both within and outside Vietnam to help victims of tropical storm Wutip. Chairman Nguyen Thien Nhan said that practical assistance would help local people early stabilise their lives and resume production activities.
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Hoang Pham