The north of Vietnam has experienced trillions of dong in damage due to a recent typhoon, with figures still on the rise as localities continue to report losses. Farmers affected by the typhoon, including Huu from Xe Cu hamlet in Thanh Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, are urgently working to restore their agricultural operations, including rice fields, orchards, and seafood cages.
In the aftermath, Huu's 10-hectare orchard, known for producing 300 tons of oranges and pomelos annually, saw significant damage with approximately 100 tons of fruit falling to the ground. Despite the losses, Huu and his workers have been busy salvaging what they can, selling fallen fruits at reduced prices, and beginning to welcome tourists back to the orchard for sightseeing.
Yen Dung Clean Vegetable Cooperative reported a VND20 billion loss, with infrastructure damage accounting for VND15 billion. Deputy director Tran Thi Thu Trang mentioned efforts to resume cultivation and business operations post-typhoon. Similarly, the Van Don Aquaculture Center in Quang Ninh faced severe losses with Dang Trung Hoi losing VND20 billion worth of assets, including oyster rafts and fish cages, to the storm.
Farmers and business owners are now focused on recovery, cleaning up debris, and salvaging what they can for reuse. Many express the need for financial support, such as preferential loans from banks, to rebuild their livelihoods. Nguyen Van Thanh, an aquaculturist in Ha Long commune, Van Don, highlighted the challenges of restarting his business after losing all assets to the typhoon.
As the affected communities in Vietnam's north work towards recovery, the need for financial assistance and support to rebuild and restart their agricultural and aquacultural operations is evident.
Source: Vietnam Vet Global