The Department of Water Works Management and Construction aids flood-hit Dien Bien

From August 11 to 13, the Department of Water Works Management and Construction (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), in coordination with UNICEF and the Dien Bien provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment, organized the distribution of essential goods and provided clean water and sanitation support to residents of 3 communes: Na Son, Xa Dung, and Tia Dinh, which were affected by the floods.

Accordingly, each commune will receive 70 1,000-liter water tanks, 70 hygiene kits, and 75 20-liter direct-drinking water bottles. Priority beneficiaries are poor and near-poor households that have no source of clean water for daily use, especially for eating and drinking. Also prioritized are female-headed households, households with children or disabled children, those who have not received similar support, and those lacking a source of clean water for daily living.

Mr. Tran Van Trong, Vice Chairman of the Na Son Commune People's Committee, said: The support of water tanks, drinking water, and hygiene tools is very timely, helping people have a safe source of water for daily use, especially when many water supply systems were severely damaged after the floods. This is not only material support but also a great source of spiritual encouragement, helping people have more confidence to overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives soon.

The meaningful program by the Department of Water Works Management and Construction, the National Center for Clean Water and Environmental Sanitation, and UNICEF Vietnam contributes to overcoming the consequences of the natural disaster, ensuring the essential needs for clean water and environmental sanitation for the people, and helping to stabilize the lives of the people of Dien Bien after the floods.