Dak Lak (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, accompanied by leaders of Dak Lak province, visited Xuan Canh commune to encourage and present gifts to residents affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi.
During the trip, Chinh visited Huynh Thi Nhau (born 1950, Hoa An hamlet), a single poor woman whose home was completely destroyed by the storm. He offered encouragement and gifts, urging local authorities to assist Nhau in rebuilding a new house and restoring stable living conditions.
He also visited the family of Nguyen Van Do (born 1939, Hoa An hamlet), a poor household whose roof was torn off during the typhoon. The Deputy PM encouraged the family to overcome immediate difficulties and highlighted local authorities’ role in supporting their swift recovery.
The Deputy PM also called at several primary and secondary schools in Xuan Canh commune severely affected by the storm, encouraging teachers and students to overcome the aftermath and promptly resume classes. He asked local authorities to continue to provide manpower to aid the schools in recovery efforts.
According to an initial report from the People’s Committee of Xuan Canh commune, 25 houses were completely destroyed, causing an estimated 7.5 billion VND (285,000 USD) in losses. Up to 447 houses lost their roofs, with damage estimated at 67 billion VND. Over 70% of aquaculture cages were fully damaged. Concrete inter-village roads were ruined, with estimated losses of 74 billion VND, while several offices, agencies, and schools suffered roof damage and other impacts, totaling around 50 billion VND.
Local authorities are mobilising maximum resources to help residents recover quickly and restore normal living conditions./.
