Homes handed over to storm-affected residents in Dak Lak

The handover forms part of a 2 million USD emergency aid package funded by ADB to address the aftermath of devastating storms and prolonged flooding in November 2025. Local authorities, working closely with relevant agencies, have supported the repair and reconstruction of homes for 305 severely affected households. In Dong Hoa Ward alone, 19 families received assistance.

The newly built houses, ranging from 44 to 48.1 square metres, feature reinforced concrete structures and corrugated iron roofs, designed to ensure safety and suitability for local living conditions.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nguyen Van Tien, Deputy Director General of the Directorate of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention said the historic floods had caused extensive human and material losses across Dak Lak. He noted that, with strong government direction and timely international support, including from ADB, affected communities were gradually stabilising their lives. The new homes, he added, provide not only physical security but also vital psychological reassurance, enabling families to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen resilience against future disasters.

Susan Lim, ADB’s Country Operations Head in Viet Nam, described the initiative as clear evidence of effective government leadership and strong partnerships. She reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to supporting Viet Nam in disaster recovery and climate resilience efforts.

The November 2025 floods, triggered by Storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) and prolonged heavy rainfall, were among the worst in decades, surpassing the historic 1993 flood in some areas. The disaster destroyed 653 homes, severely damaged 1,050 others, and inundated more than 105,000 houses, with total losses estimated at over 9.6 trillion VND (365 million USD).