Nearly 1,500 ha of cultivation area are submerged in floodwater (Source: VNA) Dak Nong (VNA) - Heavy and prolonged rains have claimed five lives and caused economic losses totaling 135 billion VND (over 5.8 million USD) in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong, according to the provincial Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue. The committee further reported on August 11 that the rains during the last six days submerged 150 houses and interrupted traffic on many roads. The most serious landslides were reported in Dak Sin commune, Dak R’Lap district. Nearly 1,500 ha of cultivation area were submerged in floodwater, and 14 rural bridges and three hydropower plants damaged. Local authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation and taking urgent measure to cope with the consequences of the natural disaster.-VNA … [Read more...] about Heavy rains cause 5 deaths in Dak Nong province
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Family of three buried under landslides in Dak Nong province
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Dak Nong (VNA) – All three members in a family were buried in their home due to landslide in Dak Sin commune, Dak R’lap district of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong on August 7 night. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains since August 6. The road to the site of the incident was also blocked, causing difficulties to search and rescue efforts. The victims were yet to be found as of noon August 8. Torrential rains also caused flooding in many areas, submerging about 1,000 ha of crops and more than 60 houses in the province, said the provincial steering board for disaster prevention, search and rescue. In Quang Tin commune of Dak R’lap district, about 20 households were isolated after two local temporary bridges were submerged. Rainfall of 255mm was reported in Dak Ru commune, 170mm in Dak Sin and 160mm in Quang Tin commune on August 7 night. Many areas in the province are warned against flash floods.-VNA … [Read more...] about Family of three buried under landslides in Dak Nong province
Government allocates rice for Dak Nong province
Illustrative image (Source: tintaynguyen.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has assigned the Ministry of Finance to allocate 230,475 tonnes of rice from the national reserves for the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong in order to support locals during the between-crop period. The PM also asked the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) to ensure the accuracy of relevant reports. The People’s Committee of Dak Nong province is responsible for promptly distributing the rice to needy people. It would report to the MoLISA if the province still meets difficulties following the allocation of rice in order to propose the PM provide further support.-VNA … [Read more...] about Government allocates rice for Dak Nong province
Dak Nong province inaugurates house displaying lithophones
At the ceremony (Photo: VNA) Dak Nong (VNA) – A house displaying lithophones was inaugurated on July 30 in Dak R’Moan commune, Gia Nghia town, the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong. Prominent among the guests at the the inaugural ceremony were experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and scientists from the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Apart from lithophones of Vietnam’s M’Nong ethnic minority group, the house also showcases other types of lithophones of ethnic minority groups across the world. The house is set to become a tourist destination of the Dak Nong geopark, which is being assessed by the UNESCO for the global geopark status. People in the Central Highlands created the rock gong or lithophone, a musical instrument made of rocks, thousands of years ago. The sound of the lithophone can express the happiness or sadness of the Central Highlanders, the … [Read more...] about Dak Nong province inaugurates house displaying lithophones
Dak Nong hosts second Vietnamese Coffee Day
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Truong Thanh Tung speaks at the event (Source: congthuong.vn) Dak Nong (VNA) - The second Vietnamese Coffee Day took place in Gia Nghia town of the Central Highlands of Dak Nong province on December 10, aiming to promote sustainable development of coffee sector. Held by the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association (VICOFA), the event focused on promoting coffee products to domestic and international consumers, and discussing orientations for enhancing intensive processing and diversifying finished products as well as stepping up clean and sustainable coffee production. According to the VICOFA, Vietnam is the second largest coffee producer and exporter in the world for many years with an annual output of 1.7 million tonnes. The quality of Vietnamese coffee is highly appreciated by foreign nations. However, the country’s coffee export value remains low as it mainly exports coffee beans. The industry has seen stable development … [Read more...] about Dak Nong hosts second Vietnamese Coffee Day