Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính inspects flood-hit areas in the central city of Huế on Friday. VNA/VNS Photo

HUẾ – Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính has called for stronger efforts to safeguard the UNESCO-recognised Complex of Huế Monuments against increasingly severe weather, stressing the urgency of improving drainage, waterproofing, foundation reinforcement and artefact preservation.

Inspecting flood-hit areas in the central city of Huế on Friday, the Deputy PM commended the Huế Monuments Conservation Centre for its swift and proactive response in cleaning and restoring sites immediately after floodwaters receded, helping to minimise damage and quickly restore the site’s appearance.

He requested the city's authorities and the centre to assess vulnerable structures, develop long-term climate adaptation plans, and accelerate post-flood recovery to reopen the site to visitors soon, while ensuring the safety of both staff and residents as unstable weather continues.

From October 25-30, prolonged heavy rain caused by a strengthened cold air mass and high-altitude easterly disturbances triggered two major rounds of floods in Huế, inundating parts of the heritage complex.

Proactive prevention efforts helped prevent major losses, though several components sustained minor damage, posing potential risks to the long-term preservation of the historic site. VNA/VNS