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After the floods, many households in Huu Khuong are still unable to return home.

Dinh Tuyen - Ha Phuong • August 1, 2025 10:15

Although the floods subsided a week ago, many households in Huu Khuong commune are still unable to return home. Fifteen houses were swept away or collapsed by the floodwaters, and many others were severely affected, forcing residents to temporarily stay in schools.

hữu khuông (19) — By the end of July 31st, the concrete road from Tri Le to Huu Khuong was open. With the sun coming out, some charitable groups were able to reach and help the flood victims in Huu Khuong commune. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

hữu khuông (17) — The village of Tủng Hốc, with over 80 households, was also severely affected by the floods at the end of July 2025. According to initial statistics from the villagers, over 20 houses were affected by the floods, including 2 houses that were swept away or buried. Photo: Đình Tuyên

hữu khuông (9) — With their homes uninhabitable, some families have had to temporarily store their belongings by the roadside. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

hữu khuông (11) — Residents are proactively relocating from homes located in areas at high risk of landslides due to heavy rain and flooding, in order to ensure the safety of their lives and property. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Dẫn phóng viên đến ngôi nhà bị đổ sập hoàn toàn của mình ở cạnh sườn núi, Moong Văn Hải (áo xanh) kể lại trận lũ diễn ra vào đêm 23/7/2025: “Lũ về trong đêm, nên gia đình phải rất vất vả sơ tán đồ đạc. Lúc ấy trong bản ai cũng phải lo cho nhà mình nên rất ít nhân lực hỗ trợ. ”Người đàn ông 32 tuổi cho hay, vợ chồng anh làm ngôi nhà gỗ này từ năm 2024, hiện vẫn nợ 100 triệu đồng. Ảnh: Đình Tuyên — Leading reporters to his flood-ravaged house on the mountainside, Moong Van Hai (in the blue shirt) recounted the flood that occurred on the night of July 23rd: “The flood came in the night, so my family had a very hard time evacuating our belongings. At that time, everyone in the village was worried about their own homes, so there was very little manpower to help.” The 32-year-old man said that he and his wife built this wooden house in 2024 and are still in debt of 100 million VND. Photo: Ha Phuong

hk (3) — Next to Mr. Hai's house is the house of Cut Van Lien and Pan Thi Nguyen, which was also severely affected. Currently, the young couple Lien and Nguyen, along with their small child, are staying temporarily at the school in Tung Hoc village. Photo: Ha Phuong

hữu khuông (15) — Meanwhile, the Tung Hoc primary school became a temporary shelter for more than a dozen families in the village. We arrived while the villagers were having lunch, preparing to receive charitable gifts. The communal meal consisted of simple dishes obtained from rivers, streams, forests, and supplies provided by the local government. Photo: Ha Phuong

hk (4) — In a corner of the room, Ms. Pan Thi Nguyen is looking after her granddaughter, Cut Diem Nhu, who just celebrated her first birthday two days ago. Nguyen is a Mang ethnic minority from Lai Chau province and married Mr. Cut Van Lien in 2022. Their wooden house on the mountainside could collapse at any moment, preventing the entire family from returning home. Photo: Ha Phuong

hk (2) — According to a report from the People's Committee of Huu Khuong commune, the prolonged rain from July 21st to 23rd, 2025, caused severe damage. 104 houses in 7 villages were affected, including 15 houses swept away or collapsed by floods, and roads were damaged by landslides, with total estimated losses of nearly 14 billion VND. As of July 31st, 2025, three villages – Huoi Co, Xan, and Huoi Pung – were still inaccessible by road. To reach these villages, commune officials had to trek and climb over landslide-affected roads. The photo shows the scene in Huoi Pung village on July 24th when commune officials finally reached the area. (Photo: People's Committee of Huu Khuong commune)

hk (1) — According to Mr. Lo Van Giap, Secretary of the Party Committee of Huu Khuong commune, Huoi Pung was the village most severely affected by the floods at the end of July 2025, with 3 houses swept away or collapsed. After the floods, some households had to relocate and build makeshift shelters elsewhere. “Currently, all households in Huoi Pung wish to relocate. It is possible that they will only move to their new homes after the Lunar New Year of the Horse (2026),” said Mr. Lo Van Giap. The photo shows the only pedestrian bridge in Huoi Pung struggling against the raging floodwaters. Photo: Huu Khuong Commune People's Committee

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