Rebuild roofs, keep people's hearts warm.

Following the storms and floods at the end of 2025, from Da Nang City to the flood-stricken areas of Gia Lai and Dak Lak, new houses were erected just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year). With stable housing, people in the disaster-stricken areas are gradually regaining their rhythm of life, and smiles have returned after months of loss.

Báo Sài Gòn Giải phóng•25/01/2026

New roofs for flood victims before Tet (Lunar New Year). By: Xuan Quynh - Ngoc Oai

Building homes, building faith in the highlands.

As Tet approaches, the road from Hoi Khach Bridge to Dong Cham village (Thuong Duc commune, Da Nang city) remains rough and sandy. The winding, steep sections force vehicles to slow down, especially in areas still bearing the marks of the devastating floods at the end of October last year.

The road leading to Dong Cham village is still covered in loose soil and sand. Photo: Xuan Quynh

After months, Dong Cham is gradually returning to its familiar rhythm of life. In the newly renovated houses, the sound of conversation creates a lively atmosphere.

Ms. Ho Thi Xuan Khuyen hangs a flag in front of her newly completed house. Photo: Xuan Quynh

The family of Ms. Ho Thi Xuan Khuyen (31 years old) was one of the households that suffered heavy damage. Their wooden house, located near the Vu Gia River, had its roof blown off and was then swept away nearly 7 meters from its original foundation by the floodwaters. After the disaster, her family received 20 million VND in assistance to repair their house. The repair work was accelerated when the forces participating in the "Quang Trung Campaign" came directly to the area. "Having a stable place to live this Tet holiday is a great relief," Ms. Khuyen shared.

The people of Dong Cham village mainly live off forest work and hired labor. Photo: Xuan Quynh

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Huu, Head of Dong Cham village, shared this information. Photo: Xuan Quynh

According to Mr. Nguyen Dinh Huu, head of Dong Cham village, the village has 185 households and is located in a remote area with many difficulties in daily life. Although it has electricity, a school, and a health station, transportation remains the biggest bottleneck. The approximately 5km road into the village has many steep slopes and is frequently cut off during the rainy season.

Mr. Dang Van Ky, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thuong Duc Commune. Photo: Xuan Quynh

According to Mr. Dang Van Ky, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thuong Duc commune, the locality chose the approach of "going from house to house, addressing each issue," assigning officials to closely monitor each household. The goal is not only to complete the project but also to help people regain a sense of security before the New Year.

Construction workers brave the rain to build houses for residents of A Vuong border commune.

Workers complete house repairs in harsh weather conditions.

Women join hands to cook a heartwarming meal, providing support to the forces.

Philanthropists provided logistical support and worked alongside the authorities during the house construction process.

The houses were completed and handed over to the residents before Tet.

In A Vuong border commune, where 34 houses were repaired or rebuilt as part of the Quang Trung Campaign, Mr. Mac Nhu Phuong, Secretary of the commune's Party Committee, said that the success of the Quang Trung Campaign was measured by the cohesion among the people. The mud-stained boots hastily stacked under the eaves, the steaming pots of rice in the cold rain of the highlands, not only served a construction project but also warmed the community spirit, helping people to confidently overcome the most difficult period.

Smiles return to the flood-stricken area.

These days, along the lower reaches of the Ha Thanh and Kon rivers ( Gia Lai province), many new, spacious houses have sprung up on the old foundations that were swept away by the floods. Amidst the roofs still smelling of fresh plaster, the red color of flags and flowers can be seen.

Ms. Nguyen Thi My Le (Kim Dong village, Tuy Phuoc Dong commune) happily poses next to her new house. Photo: NGOC OAI

In Kim Dong village (Tuy Phuoc Dong commune), the family of Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cuong (43 years old) had their house rebuilt under difficult terrain conditions. Building materials had to be transported by boat. "Without the support of the army, the cost would have increased by tens of millions of dong, and the construction time would have been extended by more than two months," Mr. Cuong shared.

Mr. and Mrs. Huynh Si Ba (70 years old, Vinh Quang 2 village, Tuy Phuoc Dong commune) are moved to tears in their new house. Photo: NGOC OAI

In the flood-stricken eastern region of Dak Lak province, the campaign has completed the reconstruction of 650 collapsed houses. In Hoa Thinh, the "epicenter of the floods," life is gradually returning to normal. Mr. Nguyen Dinh Cong's (53 years old) house was rebuilt on the old foundation, with a design that includes a flood-resistant upper floor. After 30 days of continuous construction in three shifts and four teams, the house was completed, much to the family's emotion.

The new house of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tai (78 years old, Thach Tuan 2 village, Hoa Xuan commune, Dak Lak province) has an additional flood-resistant floor. Photo: NGOC OAI

Newly built houses in the flood-prone area of Dak Lak all have a second floor to cope with emergency natural disasters. Photo: Xuan Huyen

According to Mr. Duong Minh Tan, Chairman of the Tuy Phuoc Dong Commune People's Committee, during the November 2025 storm and flood, 169 houses in the commune were completely destroyed. Within the framework of the "Quang Trung Campaign," 350 military officers and soldiers assisted the locality in rebuilding 33 new houses. These houses were constructed rapidly but with guaranteed quality, incorporating features to protect against storms and floods.

New houses built during the "Quang Trung Campaign" by Thi Nai Lagoon (Tuy Phuoc Dong commune, Gia Lai province). Photo: NGOC OAI

In addition to rebuilding houses, the government has instructed localities to support people in restoring production and stabilizing their livelihoods. The roofs completed before Tet not only provide shelter from rain and wind, but also serve as a source of spiritual support, helping people confidently bước into the new spring.