Floods in northern Vietnam have inundated more than 16 thousand homes
Heavy rains, floods, and landslides in northern and north-central Vietnam have caused deaths and widespread destruction. As of September 18, authorities reported three fatalities, more than 16,000 flooded homes, and significant damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Nghe An, and Phu Tho were the hardest hit.
Three members of one family were killed in a landslide in Da Bac commune, Phu Tho province. In Thanh Hoa, four houses collapsed and another 29 were damaged. In total, 16,310 homes were flooded: 8,419 in Thanh Hoa, 4,787 in Ninh Binh, 2,204 in Hanoi, 749 in Nghe An, and 151 in Phu Tho.
Because of the flooding, local authorities had to organize evacuations of residents from the most dangerous areas. According to the disaster prevention service, by September 18, 2,345 families — 8,667 people — had been moved to safe locations. The largest number of evacuees was in Thanh Hoa, where 1,606 families were relocated.
The disaster caused serious damage to agriculture. Floods inundated or damaged 22,499 hectares of rice fields, vegetables, and other crops, while another 2,172 hectares of other cultivated land were also affected. In addition, more than 1,175 hectares of aquaculture farms were flooded or damaged. Irrigation facilities and schools were also affected: nearly 2 kilometers of canals were damaged, and 15 school facilities were flooded.
The situation on the roads also remains difficult. Landslides blocked several sections of national and provincial highways, while on other roads floodwaters caused inundation and severe traffic disruption. Authorities continue clearing roads, pumping out water, and monitoring the condition of dams and rivers.
At the same time, railway service between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City was restored after disruptions caused by bad weather. However, flooding still persisted in some areas, so travelers are advised to take local weather conditions and road conditions into account when planning trips.
A new wave of rain is also expected in some parts of central and south-central Vietnam. In particular, forecasts mention Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Lam Dong. Against the backdrop of already water-saturated soils, the risk of flash floods and landslides remains, so when traveling to mountainous and low-lying areas, it is advisable to follow warnings from local authorities and weather forecasts.
Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/mua-lu-gay-ngap-sau-nhieu-song-vuot-bao-dong-3-102260917202627839.htm
