Hanoi, Oct. 3 -- The Presidential Office organised a fundraising event on October 3 to support those affected by Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10).

State President Luong Cuong and the Office's staff members each donated at least one day's salary, aiming to join nationwide efforts to help storm-affected communities recover from severe damage and stabilise their lives.

In recent weeks, successive storms and subsequent flooding have caused devastating destruction in many provinces and cities across the northern and north-central regions. The disasters have had serious and widespread impacts on economic and social activities, infrastructure, from coastal to mountainous areas.

Typhoon Bualoi and the ensuing floods caused heavy losses of lives a...