The damage was immense, and with local households already struggling, recovery efforts have yet to begin. At present, authorities are working with relevant agencies to provide timely support so residents can stabilize their lives and complete local production plans.

The family of Quàng Văn Học in Na Son commune lost heavily: over 3,000m² of seasonal rice completely buried, 2,000m² of fish ponds with more than 700kg of marketable fish swept away, with losses estimated at VND 60 million. “After the floods, life has become even more difficult. I hope the government will soon support us with funds to restore rice fields and fish ponds so we can rebuild our livelihoods,” said Học.

Similarly, Lò Văn Phanh in the same commune saw 1,500m² of ponds and 700-800kg of fish nearly ready for harvest destroyed. Despite the urgent need to resume production, high costs have forced his family to postpone. He noted that although authorities promptly assessed damages, nearly two months later residents have yet to receive aid.

According to the Na Son commune’s Civil Defense Board, nearly 260ha of rice and crops were buried, and over 21ha of ponds, equivalent to 42 tons of fish, were lost. In response, the commune issued a resolution to encourage residents to plant chili on destroyed rice land as a recovery strategy. Preparations are underway, with sowing expected by mid-October, and compensation is scheduled for the end of October.

In Mường Luân commune, floods damaged almost 400ha of rice and crops. Families like Tòng Văn Thơm’s, whose 2,000m² of paddy was wiped out, are still unable to restore fields due to high costs. Authorities have mobilized residents to reclaim land and plan to introduce short-term crops such as maize, peanuts, and chili to help households resume production.

Provincial statistics show that early August floods destroyed 569ha of rice, nearly 9,700ha of crops, and 72ha of aquaculture ponds. The provincial People’s Committee has directed agencies to urgently repair damage, salvage recoverable land, and promote crop restructuring suited to local conditions.

Restoring production after floods is a critical task. Local governments are actively deploying measures to help households stabilize livelihoods, recover farmland, and ensure production plans move forward.