Highlanders help each other build temporary houses after floods
(Baonghean.vn) - The floods at the end of August caused landslides and subsidence, forcing 35 households in Minh Phuong village, Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong) to be evacuated. In addition to the households that had taken temporary shelter at relatives' houses or in tents, many households with few people have now been evacuated thanks to the help of the villagers.
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| In the flood at the end of August 2018, 35 households in Minh Phuong village living along the Nam Mo river had their houses swept away or were forced to relocate due to landslides and subsidence. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Besides households that have temporarily taken shelter in relatives' houses or tents, many households have just relocated due to lack of people in their houses and need help from local people. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Furniture and belongings are moved to the temporary housing site in many ways. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Most men quit their daily jobs to stay home and help families move furniture and build houses. Photo: Dang Cuong |
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| Many elderly people also join in helping their children and grandchildren. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Many types of materials are used to tie and secure the house as securely as possible. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| The few bamboo panels left after the flood are now used to roof temporary houses. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Finding a place to get electricity for daily life at the temporary residence is also a difficult task for the people of Minh Phuong village at present. Photo: Dang Cuong |
