The historic flood has just swept through the eastern localities of Dak Lak province. The flood swept away property, destroyed homes and left many families penniless.
For the elderly - whose health has declined, their life is slow - every awkward step in the middle of a deserted house becomes a harsh challenge.
Ms. Huynh Thi Thien (80 years old), in Quarter 3, Dong Hoa Ward, is one of the lucky ones who still saved her life. When the floodwaters suddenly rose to their chest, the mother and child could only cling to the timely rescue of the neighbors to escape.
The water receded, Mrs. Thien returned to the devastated house, quietly cleaning, drying each cup, rice pot, table and chair... Each item was cherished by her as if to preserve memories and warmth for the family.
"As long as we are alive, we can do it again. The material loss can be compensated, and keeping what is left is also a great comfort," Ms. Thien said tearfully.
Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Van Tri (67 years old), in the same neighborhood, lost all his belongings after the flood, his clothes, cabinet beds, rice cookers, and kitchen were all swept away by the water. At old age and in poor health, he had to rely on charity to make a living.
I have never seen floods rise so quickly and deeply. Keeping the network is precious, but now I don't know where to start," he choked up.
Mr. Tran Van Nam (63 years old), in Hoa Xuan commune) also experienced a terrifying moment. On the evening of November 19, the water rose too quickly, sweeping away everything.
His family could only run away together, leaving behind clothes, rice, food and a motorbike - the only means of transportation.
"Everything came so quickly, I just knew how to run. Keeping life is lucky, but material things are now just memories, said Mr. Nam. After the water receded, his family lived off the help of neighbors and charitable organizations.
Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoa Xuan commune, said that the whole commune has more than 23,000 people, of which about 90% are completely flooded.
In recent days, the commune has relocated people from low-lying areas, arranged evacuation points and supported overcoming the consequences. The government is still approaching small alleys, assessing urgent needs to provide timely support to people in isolated areas.
The stories of Ms. Thien, Mr. Tri or Mr. Nam are the clearest details about the struggles of the elderly after natural disasters such as old age, weakness, and loss of property.
They are gradually rising up, relying on the love of neighborhood and the sharing of the community and the support and assistance of the government to continue to rise up in life.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms and floods caused by storms have caused many deaths, missing people, and injuries; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the Central and Northern mountainous provinces are struggling day and night to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property that cannot be mentioned...
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
Please send any help to: Golden Heart Social Society Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
