fter the historic flood, people returned home to find their houses completely destroyed by floodwaters in Phu Yen.
After the historic floods in Phu Yen, many families returned to what used to be their homes only to find them completely destroyed by the overwhelming floodwaters. Residents said that days of relentless, torrential rain caused the water level to surge up to three meters high, forcing entire neighborhoods to evacuate overnight. When they finally made their way back, the scene was heartbreaking—furniture was swept away, walls had collapsed, and muddy debris covered every corner of their living spaces. Many households lost essential belongings such as appliances, documents, livestock, and food reserves. Crops that farmers had spent months tending were buried under thick layers of mud, leaving them with no harvest and no source of income. Roads were severely eroded, bridges were damaged, and power outages lasted for days, making rescue and recovery efforts even more difficult. Residents described the moment of return as “starting from zero,” with entire communities working together to clean up and salvage whatever little remained. The floods have left Phu Yen facing a long and challenging recovery ahead.