The Government and people of Indonesia have extended sympathies through the Indonesian Foreign Ministry to the Government and people of Vietnam over the human and material losses caused by the recent flooding in Vietnam's central region.
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Flood in central Vietnam (Source: anninnthudo.vn)
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In the message, they offered deep condolences to the bereaved families and expressed belief that the Government and people of Vietnam will soon overcome this tough challenge.
According to statistics from central localities, recent heavy rains and floods claimed 119 lives, and left 21 others missing.
Meanwhile, over 37,500 houses, 1,325 ha of rice and 12,479 ha of crops were damaged. Over 20km of embankment, 116km of canals, 43km of river and sea banks, more than 163 km of national roads and nearly 162 km of local roads are eroded and damaged./.
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