Authorities and military units in Vietnam have completed a rapid housing drive to replace homes destroyed by recent floods in the former Phu Yen area, ensuring hundreds of families will have secure shelter before Tet.
Phu Yen flood house rebuilding delivers homes before Tet
The Prime Minister launched the “Quang Trung” campaign to erect flood‑resistant dwellings after torrential rains and flash floods left many properties in Hòa Thịnh and neighbouring communes badly damaged or collapsed. The operation mobilised thousands of service personnel from the army and police to accelerate construction and handover timelines.
Local officials said the timetable was brought forward so that all works would be completed by 15 January 2026 rather than the end of the month. In Hòa Thịnh commune alone, 117 new houses were planned under the campaign. By early January, dozens of units had already been completed and handed over to families in the hardest hit hamlets such as Mỹ Điền and Phú Hữu.
The new houses are built to a higher standard than those they replace. They feature raised foundations and mezzanine floors to reduce flood risk, reinforced roofs and secure fittings. Many homes still smelled of fresh paint when handed over, underscoring the speed of construction.
Soldiers from units including Regiment 143 of Division 315 and Regiment 292 of Division 377 played a central role in the work. Troops carried out everything from foundation work to finishing touches such as installing doors and moving furniture, often working from dawn until night regardless of weather.
Government support averaged about 170 million VND per household. In some cases, families contributed additional funds to upgrade designs or add features; 11 of 13 houses built in Tuy An Đông were customised following homeowner requests, while the remainder followed standard models.
The human stories at handovers highlighted the campaign’s social impact. At her new home in Mỹ Điền, 53‑year‑old Huỳnh Thị Đẽ said she had felt helpless after seeing her house in ruins. “I only knew how to sit and cry after the flood,” she said, moved to tears as soldiers fitted the last door. Next door, Nguyễn Thị Thành celebrated a housewarming ritual after weeks of watching the troops work tirelessly to complete her house earlier than expected.
In Tuy An Đông, one of the beneficiaries was 101‑year‑old Ngô Chim. His new home, handed over on 2 January, included an extended porch and yard added by air defence and aerospace troops to ease daily movement for his family. His son now manages the household, but the improvements have restored dignity and stability to the household.
Local leaders and military officers emphasised that the campaign went beyond bricks and mortar. They framed the effort as part of a civic duty to protect vulnerable citizens and to restore normal life before the lunar new year. The rapid delivery also aimed to reduce the economic and emotional strain on families forced to live under tarpaulins or temporary shelters.
Officials said construction teams would continue to monitor the new houses and assist with any further needs. For now, the successful handovers in the former Phu Yen flood zone stand as a tangible example of central government, local authorities and military forces working together to accelerate recovery and improve community resilience.
Key Takeaways:
- Phu Yen flood house rebuilding campaign “Quang Trung” has rapidly constructed more than 100 flood-resistant homes for affected families.
- Government and military units accelerated completion to 15 January 2026 to ensure people receive homes before Tet.
- Hundreds of families benefited, with state support of about 170 million VND per house and additional family contributions for upgrades.
- Local veterans, elderly and single residents received priority and emotional handovers highlighted community solidarity.
