The historic floods from November 16 to 22 have caused severe damages for the people in the Central and Central Highlands provinces. Amid the rubble and devastation, the timely presence of military forces has become a solid pillar of support for people in disaster-hit areas.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the central province of Quang Tri to apply a state of emergency in housing reconstruction for 12 families whose houses collapsed or were damaged in recent natural disasters, with completion required before December 31.