Twenty-four families whose homes were destroyed in last month's flash floods in Muong Than Commune, Lai Chau Province, have received new resettlement houses, just 20 days after the disaster struck.
Resettlement housing for households who lost their homes after the flash flood on July 17 (Photo: Tung Phuong).
On August 6, authorities in Lai Chau Province held a ceremony to hand over the newly completed homes to families who lost their properties in the flash floods that swept through Muong Than Commune on July 17.
The floods left 17 people dead or injured, destroyed homes, swept away crops and damaged residents' property, causing estimated losses of nearly VND 250 billion (USD 9.5 million). A total of 24 households lost their homes completely and required urgent relocation.
In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, provincial authorities began constructing an emergency resettlement area to provide permanent housing for the affected families.
Speaking at the ceremony, Le Minh Ngan, secretary of the Lai Chau Provincial Party Committee, said the completion and handover of the resettlement area carried special significance, demonstrating the support of the Vietnamese government and local authorities for communities affected by natural disasters.
Ngan said he was confident that, with continued support from government agencies and the solidarity of local residents, families in Muong Than Commune would overcome their losses and rebuild their lives.
Provincial authorities said they will continue mobilising resources to develop a larger resettlement area, with the aim of allocating residential land and providing long-term support for 296 households affected by natural disasters.
The province also plans to help residents gradually restore agricultural production, revive local economic activity and secure stable livelihoods over the longer term.
