The Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 25 received emergency relief from Singapore to support people affected by recent storms and floods in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.

Between 6am and 11am on October 7, downpour and gale are predicted to persist across Hanoi, with rainfall reaching 40–70mm or even more than 100mm in certain places.

Amid the complicated developments of Storm Matmo, Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has instructed local wards and communes to concentrate leadership and direction efforts, remain ready to implement response measures; and advised offices and agencies to allow employees to work from home on October 6 in order to limit the number of people travelling outdoors.