Economy

Danger lurks from fishing habits during flood season

Van Truong • August 26, 2025 19:28

Heavy rains after storm No. 5 caused flooding in many areas in Nghe An. However, amidst the turbulent and murky water, many people still risked their lives wading into the fields and rivers to cast nets, drag nets, and cast nets to catch fish - despite the lurking dangers.

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After the storm, the water level of the Bung River rose, but people in Dien Chau commune still rowed their boats without life jackets to catch fish. Photo: Van Truong
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Most people immerse themselves in floodwaters to cast nets to catch fish, potentially leading to a high risk of drowning. Photo: Van Truong
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Despite the rain and rising water levels, people in Quang Chau commune wade out to the fields to cast nets to catch fish. Photo: Van Truong
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At the flooded Ba Xa Quang Chau bridge field, a group of people were electrocuting fish, posing a potential risk of electrocution. Photo: Van Truong
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In the Dinh River area, the water swirls violently, but people in Yen Thanh commune still cast nets to catch fish. Photo: Van Truong
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In the rain and wind, many people cast nets to catch fish to improve their meals. Photo: Van Truong
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People cast nets to catch fish in the rain on Dinh River in Yen Thanh commune on a flooded day. Photo: Van Truong

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