Kindness amidst the raging flood

During the historic floods that swept through the eastern part of Dak Lak province, amidst the fragile line between natural disasters and the harshest challenges posed by nature, the spirit of camaraderie and brotherhood shone brightly, spreading love, instilling faith, and giving strength to the flood-affected people to rise again.

As the floodwaters receded, residents of many communes and wards in eastern Dak Lak province were still reeling from the shock. Houses were submerged in mud, belongings were damaged, transportation was paralyzed, and life was completely disrupted. In this situation, charitable convoys from all over the country quietly arrived, bringing not only material relief but also the warmth of human kindness.

In early December, fourteen technicians from the Quang Tri Refrigeration Association traveled over 700 km, bringing a truckload of spare parts and repair tools to Tuy Hoa ward – one of the areas most severely affected. They didn't come as a relief team, but like close relatives returning after a disaster. On roads still covered in mud, they fanned out to each residential area, guiding residents to bring their flooded household appliances to a designated repair point.

Young people from Hai Phong City visit and give gifts to people in the flood-affected areas of eastern Dak Lak.

Each refrigerator, washing machine, fan, and water filter was disassembled, cleaned, dried, and had burnt-out parts replaced. All of this was completely free. For five consecutive days, from early morning to late night, the technicians worked tirelessly to "revive" over 1,000 appliances.

Despite the hardships, the cups of hot tea, the hurried meals eaten in the rain, and the sincere expressions of gratitude from the flood victims became a great source of encouragement, helping them forget their fatigue.

In times of hardship, the sense of brotherhood deepens, and the spirit of great solidarity is further illuminated, becoming a sacred pillar for Dak Lak to rise after the storms and floods, revive life, and move forward steadily. The Party Committee, government, and people of Dak Lak province are deeply grateful to the leaders at all levels, organizations, and individuals inside and outside the province who have shown their support for Dak Lak during its most difficult times with acts of kindness, courage, compassion, and responsibility."

Comrade Luong Nguyen Minh Triet, Alternate Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee

In Dong Hoa ward, after the floods, hundreds of motorbikes, submerged in mud, lay immobile, making transportation extremely difficult for residents. Amidst this chaos, the appearance of volunteer motorbike repairmen from the Motorcycles TV High-Tech Motorcycle Training Center, the Ho Chi Minh City Automotive Equipment Association, and the Automotive Business Club was a warm beacon of hope. In five days, more than 1,000 motorbikes were repaired, helping residents regain their means of transportation and gradually restore their daily lives.

During those same days, nearly 20 refrigeration technicians from Ho Chi Minh City and many other provinces and cities arrived in the flood-stricken areas of Dak Lak. Undeterred by the long distances, they brought their tools and spare parts, personally repairing damaged equipment for the local people.

Simultaneously, more than 100 doctors and medical staff from hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City came to Dak Lak to provide free medical examinations, treatment, and medicine to the people affected by the floods. Over 300 volunteers, youth union members, and medical staff from Dong Nai also joined hands in clearing mud, repairing electrical systems, and providing essential supplies. Thousands of officers and soldiers from Military Region 5, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ministry of Public Security were deployed to help people clean up after the floods, working through the night to rebuild houses and mitigate the consequences of the natural disaster.

Thousands of tons of food, essential supplies, and hundreds of billions of dong from the central government, provinces, cities, businesses, philanthropists, and people nationwide have arrived in Dak Lak in a timely manner.

What is particularly touching is that even after experiencing devastating floods themselves, the people of Dak Lak still turn their hearts towards their compatriots in neighboring provinces. Hearing that Lam Dong continues to be severely affected by heavy rains and floods, "zero-cost" trucks rolled out one after another, carrying rice, instant noodles, drinking water, blankets, and heartfelt messages of support.

Residents of Buon Ma Thuot ward are making banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) to send as aid to flood victims.

Mr. Pham Ngoc Vu (from Dong Xuan commune) recounted that in just two days, the local people had donated 50 tons of gifts to deliver directly to flood victims in Lam Dong province. The image that moved him the most was that of an elderly man over 70 years old, his hands trembling as he carried out three boxes of instant noodles to send along with the convoy. “He said, ‘I received five boxes from Binh Thuan the other day, and now I’m sending three back, hoping the people there will be safe soon,’” Mr. Vu recalled.

Amidst the harsh floods, sharing is not just about material things, but also about profound human compassion and the understanding of those who have experienced hardship themselves, ready to share to ease the burden on their fellow countrymen.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202512/nhung-an-tinh-trong-lu-du-9e90845/