Vinh market traders left empty-handed as billions worth of goods washed away in flood

Quang An - Thanh Phuc• DNUM_BHZBAZCABJ 14:55

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 17, the water in Vinh market area had completely receded, however the consequences were still very serious as many goods of small traders were flooded for too long and were severely damaged.

On the morning of October 17, the water in the West Communal House area of Vinh Market had basically receded, however, goods and garbage were still scattered, and after a sleepless night, traders had to rush to clean up. Photo: QA

The receding floodwaters left behind piles of billion-dollar goods piled up as garbage, not only causing damage to small traders but also affecting the environment when they could not be cleaned up immediately. Photo: TP

Behind the Tay communal house - the most heavily flooded area, agricultural products after a day of being soaked in water were piled up all over the streets. Mrs. Tran Thi Thuong, a small trader, lamented: Even though we were prepared for the flood, we still couldn't react in time because the water rose too quickly. When the water rose too high, we had to abandon our belongings and run for our lives, the goods could no longer be saved... Photo: TP

Authorities were present in heavily flooded areas to assist people in moving their goods. At Dinh Tay, most of the kiosks were affected, with some households losing over 20 tons of goods, mainly agricultural products and dried goods. Photo: QA

Ms. Binh, a small trader, sighed: Not only did we suffer property damage, now we also have to spend time cleaning up because if we leave it for too long, it will rot and we won't be able to continue doing business. Some families even have to pay a porter to clean up... Photo: TP

Agricultural products after the historic flood have sprouted and cannot be sold, so they have to be dumped and used as animal feed. Photo: QA

When the sun comes out, Le Hong Son Street in front of Vinh Market becomes an impromptu place for small traders to dry their goods. Photo: TP

Even the streets, stairs, and alleys at Vinh market have become places to dry goods. Photo: QA

Some salvageable goods will be cleaned and dried to continue trading. Photo: TP

Mr. To Thanh Nhan - Head of Vinh Market Management Board said: It is not yet possible to estimate the damage to the people because currently the traders and functional forces are focusing on overcoming the flood. However, the most damaged areas are the West and East Communal Houses of Vinh Market with over 1,800 kiosks affected by heavy rain. Currently, the market management force and youth union members are focusing on helping traders clean up and dry their goods so that people can soon stabilize their business again. Photo: QA