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New life for typhoon-hit mountainous village

People in Lang Nu Village in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, devastated by Typhoon Yagi, have begun a new life in a resettlement area.

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The 10-hectare resettlement area, located about two kilometres from the old village, is home to 40 two-storey houses designed in the traditional stilt house style of the Tay people. Each house covers an area of about 100 square metres.

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These days, the residents are cleaning their new homes, planting trees, vegetables and flowers, and getting ready for a fresh start.

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Facilities such as a cultural centre and schools have also been constructed.

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Most of the work at the resettlement area has been completed.

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Sam Van Bong is watering flowers in his garden. He lost five family members due to Typhoon Yagi.

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The old Lang Nu Village was hard hit by Typhoon Yagi in September, leaving 33 houses ruined and dozens of residents dead and missing.

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