Hanoi, July 24 -- The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) Central Committee on July 24 decided to launch an emergency relief operation to support households affected by flooding following Storm Wipha in the central province of Nghe An.

The committee has committed nearly 650 million VND (24,870 USD) in aid for flood-hit residents. This includes 200 million VND in cash for families who suffered fatalities, injuries, or significant losses of homes, livelihoods, and food; and hundreds of relief boxes.

A VRCS team will travel to affected localities to deliver aid and provide moral support to residents.

Along with the emergency aid delivery, the VRCS Central Committee has instructed its specialised units to work closely together to ensure swift...