Indicator-based assessment of post-disaster recovery capacity of the migrant households: A case study of Typhoon Yagi in 2024

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Enhancing post-disaster recovery capacity is crucial for reducing disaster risk as climate-driven disasters intensify. This study examines the capacity of post-disaster recovery of migrant households in a ward in Hanoi, Viet Nam, after historical Typhoon Yagi in 2024. The study adopted a framework with 34 indicators across four dimensions, including housing recovery, economic stability, public service accessibility, and social cohesion. Data were collected via observation, in-depth interviews with 17 local authorities and residents, and semi-structured interviews with 57 migrants. The data were normalized on a 0-1 scale, where 0 and 1 represent the lowest and highest capacity, respectively. Results showed that public service accessibility scored relatively high (0.8) due to efficient and reliable public services supporting migrants. In contrast, social cohesion scored low (0.3) due to limited social support and community engagement. Housing recovery and economic stability scored 0.4, indicating persistent challenges in home repair and financial resources after the disaster. Overall, the capability of post-disaster recovery of migrant families was moderate at 0.5. In-depth interviews underscored these households' vulnerability, reflecting economic instability and poor housing conditions. These findings provide a scientific basis for developing disaster recovery plans and formulating strategies and policies that address the needs of migrant communities in disaster risk reduction and climate change mitigation.