Hanoi, Nov. 20 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 20 evening (Hanoi time) asked police, military, militia and youth forces to reach flood-isolated areas overnight to rescue residents and deliver food, water and other aid by all means.

Chairing an an emergency online meeting with representatives of ministries, agencies and localities on responses to heavy rains, floods, and other natural disasters in several central provinces while in Algeria, the leader urged localities to review and assess conditions, especially in submerged and cut-off areas, to plan timely support.

It was reported that extremely heavy rainfall has occurred since early November 16 across Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, and Dak Lak provinces, with some areas r...