The flood-affected areas of Bich Hao and Thanh Binh Tho are deeply submerged.
Xuan Hoang - Van Truong•September 30, 2025 14:39
Rising floodwaters began on the night of September 29th, and by this afternoon, more than 500 households in 20 out of 30 hamlets of Bich Hao and Thanh Binh Tho communes (Nghe An province) were flooded and cut off.
Binh Hao commune was formed by merging the communes of Mai Giang, Thanh Tung, Thanh Xuan, and Thanh Lam from the former Thanh Chuong district. Photo: Xuan HoangThis is a low-lying area, situated next to the Lam River, and experiences prolonged flooding every year. Photo: Xuan HoangFollowing Typhoon No. 10, floodwaters from upstream poured in, inundating hamlets in the commune. By the afternoon of September 30th, 20 out of 30 hamlets were flooded. Photo: Xuan HoangIn Bich Hao commune, more than 500 households were severely flooded. Photo: Xuan HoangSome households were flooded to a depth of 2-3 meters. Photo: Xuan Hoang.Some houses in Xuan Lan hamlet, Bich Hao commune, are almost completely submerged up to the roof. Photo: Xuan Hoang Houses along the road in the former Thanh Xuan commune are deeply submerged in water. Photo: Xuan Hoang.Dang Market in Bich Hao commune is submerged in floodwaters. Photo: Xuan HoangDue to its location in a low-lying area, the residents are accustomed to annual flooding, so most households proactively move their belongings and livestock to safe places. Photo: Xuan HoangDuring the recent flooding, two households in Bich Hao commune needed urgent assistance: the family of Mr. Bui Xuan Son in Kim Hoa hamlet, who were transporting the remains of Martyr Bui Xuan Thao back to his hometown for burial, and the family of Mr. Nguyen Canh Chau in Xuan Lan hamlet, whose relative had passed away. Upon receiving the news, the local Party Committee and government promptly visited and offered condolences, while also mobilizing two boats to assist the two families. (In the photo: Leaders of the Bich Hao commune Party Committee and government light incense for Martyr Bui Xuan Thao. Photo: Xuan Hoang)Leaders of Bich Hao commune visited and offered condolences to the family of Mr. Nguyen Canh Chau, whose mother passed away during the recent floods. Photo: Xuan HoangIn Thanh Binh Tho commune, the school area and government offices were deeply submerged in water. Photo: Van TruongAuthorities in Thanh Binh Tho commune are helping residents move their belongings to a safe place. Photo: Van TruongPolice in Thanh Binh Tho commune help residents move their belongings to avoid flooding. Photo: Van Truong.Authorities in Bich Hao commune are using boats to deliver essential supplies to isolated residents. Photo: Van Truong
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