Historic floods in south-central Vietnam: From devastation to determined rebuilding

As the waters receded, convoys carrying relief supplies poured into the affected zones.

Meanwhile, military units, police forces, and local authorities worked around the clock to restore homes and infrastructure.

Their presence brought not only practical assistance, but also a sense of reassurance to families struggling to regain stability.

In a remarkably short time, signs of renewal appeared.

Green shoots began to replace the mud left behind by the floods.

Smiles slowly returned to the faces of residents, while schools were reopened to students.

In Hoa Thinh Commune, Dak Lak Province, one of the hardest-hit areas, residents who had been terrified by the torrents surging through the nights of November 19 and 20 found hope in the shared effort to rebuild.

Soldiers helped repair damaged houses, while charitable groups provided cash donations to families who lost livestock and essential supplies such as blankets.

Bit by bit, households regained a sense of normalcy.

Through loss and hardship, local people felt more deeply than ever the meaning of solidarity.

Statistics indicated that the historic floods, which struck the south-central region from November 15 to 20, claimed 102 lives, damaged nearly 40,000 homes, and caused losses equivalent to one percent of Vietnam’s 2025 GDP.

Nearly 2,000 families were left without housing.

In response, the government swiftly launched an emergency housing reconstruction drive to build new homes for families whose houses were destroyed by the floods.