In Hung Nguyen, the 'epicenter of the floods,' the water is receding slowly, and some areas remain isolated.

During this flood, many villages in the riverside communes of Hung Nguyen district, located outside the Ta Lam dike, were submerged. By noon on October 4th, the floodwaters had receded by about 40 cm, and some villages began to recover from the flooding. Photo: Huy Thu

The cluster of dozens of households, formerly a fishing village near the Lam River in Thanh Son hamlet, Hung Linh commune, are delighted that the floodwaters have completely receded, with only a few puddles remaining on the village roads. Photo: Huy Thu

Residents of Thanh Son hamlet, Hung Linh commune, clean their houses after the flooding subsided. Photo: Quang An

However, in Hung Loi commune, the water level has decreased significantly compared to October 3rd, but it remains high. Residents are still unable to return to their normal lives. Approximately 500 households in hamlets 1 and 2 remain isolated outside the Ta Lam dike. Photo: Huy Thu

Due to flooding, vehicles are still unable to pass and have to leave their vehicles on the dike. Residents of Hung Loi commune have to wade through the water to buy food and supplies. Photo: Quang An

Although the floodwaters haven't completely receded, the owners are still bringing their cattle back home. Mr. Phan Huu Dao, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hung Loi commune, said: According to the receding water, it is possible that by tomorrow, October 5th, the villages in the area will no longer be flooded, and people can move their property, vehicles, and livestock back home. (Photo: Huy Thu)

By the morning of October 4th, floodwaters in Chau Nhan commune, Hung Nguyen district, had largely receded. The road leading to the former Hung Nhan commune center, including hamlets 7, 8, and 9 (currently home to over 900 households), is now passable. However, Phu Xuan hamlet in Chau Nhan commune remains completely cut off, affecting over 200 households. This is the most severely flooded area in the commune in recent days. (Photo: Huy Thu)

Mr. Phan Dinh Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Chau Nhan Commune People's Committee, said: After 5 days of isolation, people in the commune are gradually stabilizing their lives after the flood. The local authorities are directing people to focus on general cleaning and assigning personnel to continue monitoring vulnerable points to prevent the water from rising again. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Canh Toan, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Xuan Lam commune, said: Currently, 186 households in Hamlet 9, located outside the Ta Lam dike, are isolated. There is only one access road to the hamlet, which is deeply submerged, severely affecting about 12 households. (Photo: Huy Thu)

During the receding floodwaters, roads leading to villages are heavily inundated, making travel very difficult. Local residents need to take precautions against falls, being swept away, and drowning... Photo: Quang An

According to residents of the flooded areas of Hung Nguyen district, as soon as the water recedes, every household must focus on thorough cleaning, wiping down houses and yards, using water pumps to wash away mud... it is necessary to sweep and wash as soon as possible because if left for too long, the mud will stick and be difficult to remove. Photo: Huy Thu