Hanoi, July 21 -- The Deputy Prime Minister was briefed by local authorities and relevant forces on the disaster's developments, the mobilization of personnel and equipment, transport conditions, the living conditions of affected residents, and the progress of recovery measures.

Visiting evacuated households, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung extended his sympathies and encouragement to families who had suffered losses of lives and property due to the flash floods. He expressed his hope that they would soon overcome the difficulties and restore their livelihoods.

He also commended the armed forces, including the military, police, militia and self-defense forces, together with local authorities, for their prompt presence at the scene an...