India's Adani Group donates $1 million to support Vietnam's typhoon Yagi relief efforts

Founder and Chairman of India’s Adani Group Gautam Adani has decided to contribute $1 million to the Central Relief Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front to help Vietnam overcome the devastating consequences of typhoon Yagi and floods, according to a report from the Government News.

In his letter addressed to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Mr. Gautam Adani sincerely extended his deepest condolences to all Vietnamese people, especially those who are facing severe consequences caused by typhoon Yagi and floods.

The Government News quoted the letter as saying "We are extremely saddened to witness the huge loss of lives and properties due to the devastation of the typhoon as well as the difficulties many parts of northern Vietnam suffering."

For generations, the country and people of Vietnam have always shown extraordinary strength and incredible determination in overcoming adversity, he noted, adding that in especially difficult times, it is extremely important to strengthen solidarity towards the people affected by the typhoon.

With the $1 million-assistance package, Mr. Gautam Adani expressed his hope to make contribution to the common efforts of the entire Vietnamese people and provide necessary support for relief activities in typhoon-hit provinces and cities in northern Vietnam and Vietnamese-Czech Friendship Hospital in Hai Phong City.

"We always stand ready to accompany and stand side by side with Vietnamese people to overcome this unprecedented historical natural disaster", his letter wrote.

Typhoon Yagi ravaged 26 northern provinces, leaving 324 people dead or missing, including 24 children. It has damaged an estimated 141,469 homes, 550 health facilities, and 805 schools, while around 400,000 homes lack access to safe water. Approximately two million children have been left without access to education, psychosocial support, and school feeding programs, according to the Government News.