The Japanese Government yesterday announced emergency aid worth US$2.5 million for Vietnam to address drought and saltwater intrusion consequences in the central and Mekong Delta regions since late 2014 due to the effects of El Niño.
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The aid will be delivered through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), according to the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam.
The aid will be spent on supporting hard-hit areas with clean water, sanitation and food. Damages caused by the drought and saltwater intrusion include reduced agricultural production, a lack of fresh water and food, and malnourished women and children.