Fearing flooding, people living outside the Hung Hoa dike slept on boats.
Pearl•October 31, 2020 14:13
(Baonghean.vn) - The Lam River is rising to record levels, causing anxiety among the residents of Hoa Lam fishing village (now Hoa Thuan hamlet), Hung Hoa commune, Vinh city.
The Lam River has been rising for the past few days, causing severe flooding in many villages outside the dike in Nghe An province, forcing residents, especially the elderly and children, to be evacuated. (Photo: Lam River water level in Hung Hoa commune, Vinh City, on the morning of October 31st. Photo: Tran Chau)
In Thuan Hoa hamlet, Hung Hoa commune, outside the Hung Hoa dike, the water level reached 1 meter, with many areas experiencing nearly 2 meters, peaking during high tide. This is home to 64 households engaged in fishing, formerly known as Hoa Lam fishing village. Following the flood, the elderly and children were evacuated to temporary shelters within the dike, and many families were left without family members. Photo: Tran Chau
Last night, October 30th, the water level rose high. Village leaders and members of the Fatherland Front waded through the water to assess the situation. Residents reported that they hadn't slept for three nights due to the rising river levels. At 1 AM last night, water flooded into their homes... Earlier, leaders from Vinh City visited to offer encouragement, support, and provide life jackets and other essential supplies. Photo: Tran Chau
Ms. Pham Thi Xan, a resident of the hamlet, said that last night (October 30), the water rose so high that those who stayed behind to guard their houses had to sleep on boats for fear of their homes being swept away. Photo: Tran Chau
Ms. Nguyen Thi Xan said that her family and other households in Thuan Hoa hamlet have lived here since 1973, and her life has been closely intertwined with the surrounding villages. This year, the water level rose to a record high, flooding people's houses by a meter. The elderly and children were evacuated, while the healthy remained to guard their homes. As the floodwaters rose higher, the people became more worried. Everyone hoped that the relocation project would be implemented soon so they could move into the village. Photo: Tran Chau
(Baonghean.vn) - Thuan Hoa hamlet, Hung Hoa commune, is a vulnerable area frequently affected by flooding in Vinh City. Therefore, upon receiving information about the remnants of typhoon No. 8 causing heavy rain and the formation of typhoon No. 9, the residents of Thuan Hoa hamlet quickly moved their belongings to higher ground and proactively prepared response plans.
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