By September 16, storm No. 3 and resulting floods had claimed the lives of 52 students and children, with 3 students missing and 8 injured, according to Thanh Nien newspaper.
The disaster also left 3 teachers dead and 1 missing. Additionally, 99 schools across six provinces remain unable to resume classes as the floodwaters have yet to recede.
The Ministry of Education and Training reported that as of September 16, 99 schools across Lao Cai (83), Cao Bang (1), Bac Kan (3), Tuyen Quang (1), Yen Bai (3), and Bac Giang (8) were still affected by the floods. Many areas in northern Vietnam were heavily impacted by the storm, with severe flooding, collapsed buildings, and damage to teaching materials and classrooms. Several schools saw their roofs blown off, while teaching equipment and student supplies were either swept away or destroyed.
Local authorities have been instructed to continue assessing the damage and compiling reports for financial assistance. Initial reports suggest widespread destruction, including computers, desks, chairs, and other classroom equipment that are either irreparable or costly to fix. In Yen Bai province alone, nearly 20,000 students lost their textbooks, with the cost of replacement estimated at over VND 9 billion.
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Students climbed onto the roof to avoid floods (Photo: Luong Nga).
Minister of Education and Training, Nguyen Kim Son, noted that while many schools in Lao Cai and Yen Bai suffered significant damage, thousands of schools have reopened thanks to local efforts. However, 17 schools in Lao Cai remain beyond repair, prompting the Ministry to propose government support to rebuild these institutions, beginning with temporary facilities.
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Source: Vietnam Insider