Due to catastrophic situation in the country, the Government of the Republic Serbia has introduced a state of emergency. One-third of the territory of the whole country is flooded, the towns, villages, roads and bridges have disappeared under the water, and some cities have been completely evacuated.
Tens of thousands of people lost their homes and everything they had. In this severe situation, more that 30 thousand people were evacuated from affected areas (among them thousands of children) by prompt organization and actions of the Government of Serbia and extraordinary efforts of Serbian people. The evacuation is still going on. Serbian army, police, firefighters and thousands of volunteers have been participating the rescue operations since the beginning of the disaster. More than 17 countries have already sent their rescue teams, humanitarian assistance - helicopters, boats, blankets, food, baby food and clothing, water, tents, beds and donations etc. As a result of this coordinating action, the number of victims is reduced. According to latest information, a total human toll is 17 people, but the number of victims could be higher.
Material damage caused by the disaster in Serbia is huge, and its size is yet to be determined.
Bearing in mind that flood wave has been threatening the vital infrastructure facilities in Serbia, including water pipelines and power plants, there is high possibility of shortages of water and electricity.
Any humanitarian assistance is highly appreciated.
The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Beijing and the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Shanghai will soon announce the number of account that will receive donations of funds for elimination of consequences of floods in Serbia in Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY), for those in China who are willing to send the donations. The relevant institutions in China and Chinese media will be subsequently informed on all the details regarding the account.
Regarding the unprecedented natural disasters that struck the Republic of Serbia, in order to eliminate the consequences of the floods and take care of vulnerable population, the Government of the Republic of Serbia has opened the following bank accounts for help:
Dinar bank account - Removal of extraordinary circumstances of floods, 840-3546721-89;
Foreign currency bank account - 01-504619-100193230-000000-0000 - Ministry of Finance-Treasury, Belgrade- account for the payment of funds for elimination of consequences of floods, IBAN code: RS35908504619019323080, with instructions for payment in EUR and USD:
PAYMENT INSTRUCTION – EUR:
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FIELD 32 A: VALUE DATE-CURRENCY-AMOUNT
FIELD 50 K: ORDERING CUSTOMER
FIELD 56 A: DEUTDEFF
/INTERMEDIARY/
FIELD 57 A: /DE20500700100935930800
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FIELD 59: /RS35908504619019323080
(BENEFICIARY) MINISTARSTVO FINANSIJA, UPRAVA ZA TREZOR
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PAYMENT INSTRUCTION – USD:
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FIELD 32 A: VALUE DATE-CURRENCY-AMOUNT
FIELD 50 K: ORDERING CUSTOMER
FIELD 56 A: BKTRUS33 /INTERMEDIARY/
FIELD 57 A: /04415465
/ACC. WITH BANK/ NBSRRSBG
FIELD 59: /RS35908504619019323080
(BENEFICIARY) MINISTARSTVO FINANSIJA, UPRAVA ZA TREZOR
FIELD 70: DETAILS OF PAYMENT
Furthermore, there is also a possibility, for those wishing to help, to hand the donations directly to the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Beijing. Information by phone (+86 ) (10) 6532-3516
The Embassy of the Republic of Serbia will regularly inform the public in China on the development of the situation in Serbia. Additional information can be received by phone (+86 ) (10) 6532-3516
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia to PR of China, express gratitude to all foreign countries and individuals who have offered assistance to Serbia.
