First new homes rise after floods in Muong Than: 'After the rain, the sky clears'

In the aftermath of devastating floods in Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province, soldiers are working tirelessly to construct new homes for affected residents, offering a beacon of hope.

Soldiers from the 880th Regiment of the Lai Chau Provincial Military Command began construction on July 20, with 98 builders and 30 welders deployed to the site. Despite challenging weather conditions, including heavy rain on the night of July 20 and intense heat on July 21, the troops have maintained a relentless pace.

As of the afternoon of July 21, the unit had already completed the foundations for two houses and made significant progress on the columns. Colonel Nguyen Thanh Binh, commander of the 880th Regiment, stated that the soldiers are working in shifts around the clock to expedite the process.

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After a day of effort, we have completed two house foundations and the main columns.

The project is officially scheduled for completion by September 2, but the soldiers are striving to finish ahead of schedule to help residents stabilize their lives as quickly as possible. Soldier Giang A Say expressed his commitment, stating that he and his comrades are determined to complete the mission with a spirit of dedication to the people.

For residents like Lo Thi Muon, 41, the new homes represent a chance to rebuild after tragedy. Her family of seven lost their home and one member to the floodwaters. While still processing the trauma, she expressed relief and hope upon learning that her family would be provided housing at the resettlement area in San Bay village.

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My house is gone, I have nothing left, but when I received the news that the government would help me with a house, I felt somewhat relieved and hopeful that life would be less difficult in the future.