Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 2 signed an official dispatch urging ministries, agencies, and localities to promptly address the aftermath of recent floods in central Vietnam.

The dispatch was sent to the secretaries of the Party Committees and chairpersons of the People's Committees of Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Ha Tinh, and Nghe An provinces, as well as Hue and Da Nang cities. It was also sent to ministers and heads of ministerial-level and government agencies.

In recent days, the central region has been severely affected by heavy rains and flooding, resulting in significant loss of life and extensive damage to homes and property. Many roads and infrastructure facilities have been destroyed, severely disruptin...