After receiving detailed reports from local authorities, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, on behalf of the Party and the State, commended the collective spirit, resilience, and timely response of the Gia Lai provincial government and its people in dealing with the devastating aftermath of Typhoon No. 13.
He emphasized that protecting people’s lives and safety remains the top priority, while urging all levels of government to move swiftly to restore housing, infrastructure, and livelihoods for affected communities.
The Prime Minister directed ministries, departments, and local governments to strictly comply with Directive No. 214/CĐ-TTg, dated November 12, 2025, focusing on accurate damage assessment, rapid relief, and the immediate recovery of typhoon-stricken areas in the central region.
He instructed all forces to reach out directly to affected families — especially those whose homes were destroyed, swept away, or severely damaged — to provide temporary shelter, food, and essential supplies. “No one should be left hungry, cold, or without a roof over their head,” he stressed.
Local authorities were told to compile precise lists of heavily damaged households to ensure timely financial support under state policy. At the same time, additional assistance from the Vietnam Fatherland Front, businesses, philanthropists, and community organizations should be mobilized to help residents rebuild their homes.
For households that can no longer live safely in their original locations, local governments must arrange resettlement land in secure areas and promptly develop resettlement zones for long-term stability.
Particularly, the government has allocated 60 billion VND (about USD 2.4 million) for De Gi commune, aimed at rebuilding and repairing homes for families who lost everything in the storm. The Prime Minister emphasized that this funding must be used efficiently and transparently, ensuring it directly benefits affected residents. He also called on local authorities to plan and manage coastal land not only for safe resettlement but also for economic development, tourism, and job creation, turning hardship into new opportunities for sustainable growth.
In parallel, relevant ministries and agencies are tasked with providing seeds, livestock, fertilizers, and agricultural materials to help farmers restart production quickly. Restoration of essential infrastructure — including schools, medical centers, hospitals, roads, electricity, water, and telecommunications — must be completed as soon as possible so that daily life can return to normal, ideally by November 15, 2025.
The Prime Minister also urged the State Bank of Vietnam and the Ministry of Finance to introduce preferential credit packages, debt deferrals, and tax relief measures for businesses and households affected by the storm. He called for maximum mobilization of resources — from the government, military, police, youth unions, and community volunteers — to accelerate recovery efforts and revive economic activity.
According to preliminary data, Typhoon No. 13 caused 2 deaths and 8 injuries, with estimated total damages exceeding 5,900 billion VND. More than 71,000 houses were destroyed, flooded, or damaged, including over 1,000 homes completely ruined. Thousands of hectares of rice fields, vegetables, long-term crops, and livestock farms were lost; 386 fishing boats were damaged, and many power lines, roads, and irrigation systems were destroyed.
In the immediate aftermath, the province deployed over 65,000 personnel, 1,000 vehicles, and 40 rescue boats to carry out emergency relief operations under the “Four On-the-Spot” disaster response strategy (forces, command, logistics, and materials). Over 93,000 households (341,000 people) from high-risk areas were evacuated to safety. Temporary barricades, warning signs, and 24-hour monitoring points were established at 550 vulnerable sites.
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