Flooded areas of Bich Hao and Thanh Binh Tho are deeply flooded.
Xuan Hoang - Van Truong•September 30, 2025 14:39
Floodwaters rose from the night of September 29, and by this afternoon, more than 500 households in 20/30 hamlets of Bich Hao commune, Thanh Binh Tho (Nghe An) were flooded and isolated.
Binh Hao commune was merged from Mai Giang, Thanh Tung, Thanh Xuan and Thanh Lam communes of the old Thanh Chuong district. Photo: Xuan HoangThis is a low-lying area, located next to Lam River, which is flooded every year. Photo: Xuan HoangAfter storm No. 10, floodwaters from upstream flooded hamlets in the commune. By the afternoon of September 30, 20 out of 30 hamlets were flooded. Photo: Xuan HoangThe entire Bich Hao commune has more than 500 households deeply flooded. Photo: Xuan HoangSome households were flooded 2-3 meters deep. Photo: Xuan HoangSome houses in Xuan Lan hamlet, Bich Hao commune have almost all their roofs submerged. Photo: Xuan Hoang Houses along the road of the old Thanh Xuan commune are submerged in water. Photo: Xuan HoangDang Market in Bich Hao commune is submerged in floodwater. Photo: Xuan HoangBeing a low-lying commune, people are used to annual flooding, so most households proactively move their assets and livestock to safe places. Photo: Xuan HoangDuring the flood days, in Bich Hao commune, there were 2 households in need of urgent support: Mr. Bui Xuan Son's family in Kim Hoa hamlet who brought the remains of martyr Bui Xuan Thao back to his hometown for burial and Mr. Nguyen Canh Chau's family in Xuan Lan hamlet whose relative passed away. Upon receiving the news, the local Party Committee and government promptly visited and encouraged, and mobilized 2 boats to serve the 2 families. In the photo: Leaders of the Party Committee and government of Bich Hao commune burn incense for martyr Bui Xuan Thao. Photo: Xuan HoangBich Hao commune leaders visited and encouraged the family of Mr. Nguyen Canh Chau, whose mother passed away during the rising flood waters. Photo: Xuan HoangIn Thanh Binh Tho commune, schools and offices are deeply flooded. Photo: Van TruongAuthorities of Thanh Binh Tho commune help people move their belongings to a safe place. Photo: Van TruongThanh Binh Tho Commune Police help people move their belongings to avoid floods. Photo: Van TruongBich Hao commune authorities use boats to deliver essential supplies to isolated people. Photo: Van Truong