Party chief calls for accelerated post-flood recovery in Hue
VGP - General Secretary To Lam called on the central city of Hue to speed up recovery efforts following recent severe flooding, with a focus on enabling students to return to schools and restoring normal life for residents, during his working visit on November 2.
General Secretary To Lam (center) directs rescure effortt in Hue, November 2, 2025 - Photo: VNA
He praised the city's prompt and effective response, highlighting it as a testament to the efficiency of its two-tier local administration model. The Party chief noted the effective use of digital technology for real-time updates and early warnings, as well as the strong sense of community solidarity demonstrated throughout the disaster response.
According to To Lam, the Party Central Committee, the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, and local authorities — with support from international partners — have mobilized multiple rounds of aid in a coordinated effort to aid recovery. He also commended the on-the-ground contributions of the armed forces, police, and youth volunteers who assisted with evacuations, supply distribution, and cleanup operations, helping to reduce losses and restore stability.
Amid unpredictable weather patterns, the Party chief urged officials and residents to remain vigilant, emphasizing proactive disaster prevention and preparedness as a key local priority.
Regarding long-term flood mitigation, he said the Government would prioritize investment in strengthening reservoirs and coastal dikes to better protect communities from storms and heavy rainfall.
Hue Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Dinh Trung reported that from October 25–30, a strong cold front combined with upper-level easterly disturbances brought 1,000–1,800 mm of rain to mountainous areas, with some localities recording even higher levels.
Over the past days, floods left 15 peope dead and one injured. Eight out of 40 wards and communes remain waterlogged, with average depths between 0.3 and 0.5 meters. Relief teams continue to deliver food and essentials to isolated areas.
Floodwaters damaged 321 hectares of vegetables, 123,900 ornamental plant pots, and 255 hectares of fruit trees, while submerging 8.9 hectares of farmland. Livestock losses included 8,623 poultry, 5 buffaloes, 42 cows, 13 goats, and 80 pigs, along with nearly 58 tons of fish and 34,000 fingerlings. Preliminary total damages are estimated at VND1.78 trillion (approximately US$68.5 million).
The city has received VND250 billion in emergency state funding, along with food reserves, relief supplies, and rescue equipment, all of which have been distributed directly to affected households. Authorities confirmed that no residents are lacking food or clean water, and cleanup operations continue in areas where floodwaters have receded. /.
