Schools in central Vietnam are urgently working to stabilize teaching and learning after Typhoon Bualoi.

GD&TĐ - Schools in the Central region are making efforts to urgently overcome the consequences of storm Bualoi to soon stabilize teaching and learning.

However, restoring the facilities and equipment to ensure effective and quality teaching requires the joint support of local authorities and other social resources.

Working together to mitigate the damage.

In Kim Bang commune ( Nghe An province ), overnight, Vo Liet Primary School suffered extensive damage, with its corrugated iron roof blown off and concrete blocks falling into several classrooms and functional rooms. The rising water level of the Lam River caused the school to be flooded to a depth of over one meter. However, as soon as the wind subsided, teachers, staff, and many parents came to the school to help with the repairs. Taking advantage of the receding floodwaters, they cleaned and washed desks, chairs, and other items. As the water receded, it also washed away the mud.

Following Typhoon Bualoi, 23 out of 26 schools in Cua Lo ward, Nghe An province, suffered severe damage, including roofs blown off classrooms, functional rooms, and administrative buildings; damaged teaching equipment, supplies, and toys; and high tides flooding classrooms. Thu Thuy Primary School was one of the most severely affected educational institutions in Cua Lo, with two classroom blocks having their roofs blown off and being flooded by over 1 meter of rising tide water.

On the morning of September 30th, nearly 100 teachers, ward police officers, and soldiers from military units in the ward were mobilized to assist Thu Thuy Primary School in urgently recovering from the storm and floods.

However, the current remediation efforts mainly focus on cleaning up mud from the schoolyard, washing desks and chairs, classrooms, and cutting away corrugated iron sheets blown off the classroom roofs by the storm. Replacing waterlogged teaching equipment, installing new roofing sheets, and repairing damaged facilities are proving difficult because funding currently depends primarily on the school or from solicited donations.

Teachers from Vo Liet Primary School (Kim Bang, Nghe An) along with parents and local residents cleaned the school premises.

At Nghi Tan Secondary School, the two-story building containing functional rooms and subject-specific classrooms had its corrugated iron roof blown off, and rainwater leaked in, potentially damaging many pieces of equipment. On the morning of September 30th, the school, with the support of local forces and the military, cleaned up the schoolyard and rearranged furniture, equipment, and machinery. Since the classrooms were not severely affected, Nghi Tan Secondary School expects to welcome students back soon. As for the functional rooms, repairs will be carried out gradually, and students will be kept away from dangerous areas; repairs are currently underway within the school.

At Nghi Thu Primary School, Typhoon No. 10 ripped off the roofs and damaged three classrooms, and many trees in the school grounds were broken or uprooted. After one day, teachers, parents, and officers and soldiers from the North Central Mobile Police Regiment are urgently carrying out repair work. This morning, eight fallen trees in the school grounds were trimmed and cleared. The entire school grounds are also being cleaned to be completed by the end of the day.

Military personnel participate in post-storm recovery efforts at Le Thi Bach Cat Secondary School (Cua Lo, Nghe An).

Joining the relief effort, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thai Son, Deputy Team Leader of the Recovery Team - Nghe An Provincial Military Command, said: "Immediately after the storm subsided, our unit mobilized more than 70 officers and soldiers to assist in flood damage recovery at Nghi Thuy Primary School, Nghi Thu Primary School, and Le Thi Bach Cat Secondary School. Although a considerable amount of roofing materials, bricks, and tiles were damaged, the unit is determined to complete the cleanup today so that the schools can quickly resume normal operations."

In Thach Khe commune (Ha Tinh province), eight educational facilities were severely affected. Of particular note are Thach Khe Primary School and Dinh Ban Secondary School, where the courtyard roofs completely collapsed, the roofs of the single-story buildings were blown away, and the administrative building suffered extensive damage.

At Thach Hai Kindergarten, a large tree fell, and the playground and part of the corrugated iron roofs of the school buildings were destroyed. Similar damage occurred at Thach Khe Kindergarten and several other primary schools such as Thach Hai Primary School and Dinh Ban Primary School. Le Hong Phong Secondary School also suffered damage to the roofs of its single-story buildings and the collapse of the corrugated iron roofs connecting the buildings.

Despite facing numerous difficulties, remediation efforts are being implemented vigorously. Local authorities have mobilized militia forces, police, organizations, along with teachers and parents, to participate in the initial cleanup and remediation.

Mr. Tran Quang Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thach Khe commune, Ha Tinh province, said: "As of the morning of September 30th, only Thach Hai Primary School, with over 330 students, was eligible to welcome students back. The remaining schools suffered heavy damage, and we are continuing to mobilize forces and resources to support them, especially in dealing with collapsed roofs and concrete structures."

Teachers at Lang Chanh High School (Thanh Hoa) are working to mitigate the aftermath of Typhoon No. 10.

Teaching should be conducted in accordance with safety standards.

On the morning of September 30th, a day after the storm subsided, many schools in Ha Tinh province resumed normal teaching and learning activities. In Thanh Sen ward, students of all levels returned to school. Boarding services for preschool and primary school students were also organized.

Ms. Tong Thi Thanh Binh, Principal of Nam Ha Primary School, said: “As soon as the storm passed, all the teachers rushed to clean up. The goal was not only to restore the facilities, but also to ensure absolute safety for the students, from the electrical and water systems to the surrounding environment.”

However, many schools in the area are still unable to resume normal teaching due to severe damage after the storm. For the 2025-2026 school year, Mai Phu Primary School (Mai Phu, Ha Tinh) had completed all criteria and was preparing to receive the inspection team for national standard accreditation. However, Typhoon Bualoi blew away the corrugated iron roofs and collapsed the concrete of all 27 classrooms, felled ancient trees, and left the scene in ruins.

Ms. Vo Thi My Tan, the school principal, expressed her concern: "The school's facilities have been destroyed, and we don't know when they will be restored, especially since most of the people here are still struggling financially. We only hope for more attention and investment so that the school can be more resilient during each rainy and stormy season."

Teachers at Thiet Ong Kindergarten in Thanh Hoa province clean up after the storm.

Meanwhile, at Nghi Thuy Primary School (Cua Lo, Nghe An), the two-story classroom building, constructed in 1982, was already old and dilapidated. When Typhoon Bualoi swept through, it completely blew away the corrugated iron roof, along with many chunks of concrete, bricks, and stones, onto the schoolyard. Many classrooms are unusable due to water leaks, cracked walls, and ceilings, posing a potential safety risk.

In response to this situation, the school urgently moved all equipment such as computers, televisions, fans, and student desks and chairs from the classrooms on the second floor to functional rooms and subject rooms such as Art Room and the Youth Union Room in another building that was not damaged. At the same time, necessary equipment was rearranged and reinstalled to temporarily move students to these rooms for safety. The classrooms on the first floor were cleaned and sanitized by teachers for continued use.

In Thanh Hoa province, more than 100 local educational institutions were affected, with initial estimated damages of nearly 7 billion VND. At Thiet Ong Kindergarten, prolonged heavy rain caused the school to be flooded to a depth of 1.7 meters for nearly two hours, resulting in the collapse of over 60 meters of the fence, and cracking of the foundation of the remaining 20 meters, posing a high risk of collapse.

Principal Trinh Thi Tan said that the school is urgently working to overcome the consequences of the flooding so that children can return soon. At the same time, they are requesting financial support for repairs, purchasing new equipment, and considering relocating the school to a safer location, as this area is frequently flooded.

At Lang Chanh High School (Thanh Hoa), the storm completely destroyed a 250m² student parking area and knocked down many trees. Principal Nguyen Manh Tuan said: “Immediately after the storm subsided, the school mobilized teachers and students to dismantle the collapsed parking area, clear fallen trees, and urgently repair damaged facilities. The school also requested the People's Committee of the commune, the People's Committee of the province, and the Department of Education and Training of Thanh Hoa to consider providing financial support to repair the damage and quickly stabilize teaching and learning conditions.”

Support forces are assisting Thu Thuy Primary School (Cua Lo, Nghe An) in repairing the damage.

Assistance is needed for post-storm recovery.

During an inspection of flood damage recovery efforts at schools in Cua Lo ward, Mr. Thai Van Thanh, Director of the Nghe An Department of Education and Training, acknowledged the schools' flexibility. Despite many classrooms being damaged and unusable, the schools quickly implemented solutions such as relocating functional rooms and offices to prioritize classrooms for students.

Based on observations and reports regarding the extent of damage to the school and locality, Mr. Thai Van Thanh requested that localities promptly compile detailed statistics on the damages. He particularly emphasized the need to pay attention to some dilapidated and damaged structures, and to submit this information to the provincial and departmental authorities so that plans can be made to allocate emergency funds for reconstruction, ensuring that students' education is not interrupted.

The Nghe An Department of Education and Training has provided partial funding to encourage schools to overcome difficulties and quickly stabilize teaching and learning. In the coming time, the department also hopes that localities and schools will take advantage of funding sources, support, and social mobilization to gradually overcome the damage.

According to preliminary statistics, 412 educational institutions in Ha Tinh province suffered damage, with a total estimated loss of 428.95 billion VND. Of these, 359 kindergartens, primary schools, and junior high schools were affected (with estimated losses of approximately 395.75 billion VND), 40 high schools were affected (with estimated losses of approximately 26 billion VND), and the remainder were vocational training centers, continuing education centers, and colleges.

To help schools quickly overcome the consequences of natural disasters and stabilize teaching and learning, the Department of Education and Training of Ha Tinh province has issued a document requesting schools to urgently review, compile, and update damage information in the online reporting system, submit written reports, and propose temporary teaching arrangements for schools that cannot immediately resume operations.

Schools are also instructed to proactively coordinate with local authorities to repair, disinfect, supplement textbooks and learning equipment, and support disadvantaged students affected by natural disasters. The receipt and distribution of relief supplies, if any, must also be carried out fairly, transparently, and to the correct recipients.

Mr. Ta Hong Luu, Acting Director of the Department of Education and Training of Thanh Hoa province, said that immediately after the storm subsided, the department directed schools to mobilize local forces to mitigate the consequences. Schools need to cordon off dangerous areas and ensure absolute safety for students, staff, and teachers.

"The Department is continuing to review and compile a full report on the damage from all units, and based on that, will advise the Provincial People's Committee to propose emergency support, especially for schools that suffered heavy damage, in order to quickly stabilize teaching and learning," Mr. Luu said.

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