Hanoi (VNA) – Thai King Maha Vajiralongorn and his Queen on October 26 sent a message ofsympathy to Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong over theserious loss in human lives and assets caused by flooding and landslides incentral Vietnam.
The Thai royal couple expressed deep condolences to people in theflood-hit areas and families of officials and soldiers who died performingtheir duty.
They said they hope the natural disasters will soon end and Vietnam willbe able to overcome the aftermaths as early as possible.
Since October 6, downpours brought by storms Linfa and Nangka causedrecord flooding and serious landslides on a wide scale in the central region ofVietnam. As of October 25, the death toll during the disaster reached 130, with18 still missing. Some 7 million people have been affected.
Meanwhile, storms Saudel also landed in the region on October 25, to befollowed soon by storm Molave./.