Free stay for those affected by floods in Thái Nguyên

09:33 | 11/09/2024 Lifestyle Follow Ven.vn on

People in areas devastated by floods in the northern province of Thái Nguyên can stay for free at Thiêm Thanh Hostel near Nguyễn Huệ Primary School.

Trung Nam Hostel is providing free lodging and meals for people affected by the floods. Photo courtesy of Trung Nam Hostel

THÁI NGUYÊN - People in areas devastated by floods in the northern province of Thái Nguyên can stay for free at Thiêm Thanh Hostel near Nguyễn Huệ Primary School.

Twenty rooms including food and drink are available for people in need.

The hostel is located at Group 18, Phan Đình Phùng Ward.

Contact number: 0367064333.

Tuấn Hằng Restaurant near Thái Nguyên University of Technology at No 666 Road 3-2, Hoàng Văn Thụ Ward can also accommodate up to 100 people. Flood-affected families can stay there during the floods.

Contact number: 0945345969.

Trung Nam Hostel near Thái Nguyên Iron & Steel Corporation in Cam Giá Ward is also providing lodging and meals during the floods.

Contact number: 0376495694.

Source: VNS

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