A new life in Nam Mat

After nearly two months of intensive construction, with the decisive involvement of the entire political system and the joint efforts and sharing of the people, Muong Bo commune held an inauguration and handover ceremony for 11 houses to households affected by Typhoon No. 10 (Typhoon Bualoi). These newly completed houses provide a solid foundation, helping households in the disaster-stricken area to settle down, gradually stabilize, and improve their lives.

Báo Lào Cai•31/12/2025

The Nậm Mạt resettlement area, Nậm Củm village, Mường Bo commune, viewed from above.

The joy of settling down

In the Nậm Mạt resettlement area, Nậm Củm village, Giàng A Dũng's new house has just been completed, much to the joy of his entire family. Dũng said that his family previously lived in Suối Thầu Mông village, Mường Bo commune. The heavy rains and floods caused by Typhoon No. 10 completely destroyed their old house, forcing them to live with relatives for a long time.

With a government grant of 100 million VND, along with family savings and assistance from relatives, Mr. Dung was able to build a new house in the Nam Mat resettlement area, moving in just before the Lunar New Year.

“Living in temporary accommodation for over two months was very difficult. Initially, the thought of moving to a new place, far from relatives, neighbors, and our production site, inevitably caused us anxiety. But thanks to the timely encouragement and support from the local authorities, my family is now at ease and ready to start a new life,” shared Mr. Giang A Dung.

For over a month now, Giàng A Dũng's family has been diligently completing their new home in the resettlement area.

Like Giàng A Dũng, Giàng A Lử also decided to move when the remaining 10 households in Suối Thầu Mông village unanimously agreed to relocate to the Nậm Mạt resettlement area to build new houses.

The villagers of Nam Cum always stand by and encourage the households that have recently moved to the resettlement area.

During the hectic days of completing their house in time for Tet (Lunar New Year), the care and help of their new neighbors gave the family more motivation and confidence.

“My family is very grateful to the State, the local government, and the villagers for their support in helping us to have this new, sturdy house today. This Tet, the whole family has a stable place to live and can happily celebrate the New Year,” said Giàng A Lử emotionally.

Fostering a spirit of solidarity within the community.

According to statistics from Muong Bo commune, this year's Typhoon No. 10 caused heavy damage to people's property in the area, damaging 85 houses; of which 11 houses completely collapsed or required urgent relocation.

Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Secretary of the Party Committee of Muong Bo commune, said: Immediately after the floods occurred, based on the assessment and statistics of the damage, the Party Committee and the commune government agreed on a policy to support the construction of houses for 11 affected households, ensuring that the support was given to the right people and according to the correct amount, while also implementing it publicly and transparently. Through propaganda and mobilization, 9 households agreed to move to the Nam Mat resettlement area in Nam Cum village; the remaining 2 households were arranged to be resettled in the residential areas of Suoi Thau Dao village and Sin Chai B village.

New houses were quickly built so that the 11 families whose homes were affected by the natural disaster could soon have a place to live.

Besides disseminating information and encouraging people to resettle in mixed-use areas, the commune has mobilized support forces to level the ground, transport materials, roof, plaster walls, and accelerate the construction of houses for affected households.

“On November 10, 2025, Muong Bo commune will simultaneously begin construction of 11 resettlement houses. The houses are designed as level 4 houses, with an area of approximately 80m², covered with insulated corrugated iron roofing, meeting the 'three sturdy' criteria, ensuring safety and resilience to natural disasters,” Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien further informed.

With the involvement of the entire political system, the consensus and determination of the households, and the support of the community, all 11 houses were completed in just over a month, ensuring the quality, technical standards, and aesthetics met the requirements.

Handing over resettlement housing to households.

According to Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien, the locality's success lies not only in the rapid construction of houses for people in disaster-stricken areas, but also in persuading Mong ethnic households to agree to live in the resettlement area, interspersed with Tay and Dao people in Nam Cum. This forms the foundation for creating a multi-ethnic cultural space, contributing to strengthening unity within the community.

Ms. Luc Thi Soan, a resident of Nam Cum village, shared: "When new households moved in, the villagers were always ready to help each other, from labor to small daily tasks, working together to build a warm and friendly new village."

The joy in Nam Mat today comes not only from the new, sturdy houses, but also from the sharing and mutual support of the community. In the bustling atmosphere of preparing to welcome the new spring, the households here are all looking forward to a warm, safe, and united Tet holiday.

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