Parts of Hanoi Still Underwater Following Landslides in Northern Vietnam
Several areas in Hanoi are still experiencing flooding due to recent landslides that have impacted Northern Vietnam.
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As of Thursday, several districts in Hanoi continued to experience flooding, with forecasts indicating stable water levels in the Red River over the forthcoming day. This situational persistence comes as floods and landslides wreak havoc throughout northern Vietnam.
The devastation follows the recent landfall of Typhoon Yagi on Saturday, marking it as this year's most severe storm in Asia. The consequences of the typhoon have been severe, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reporting that 226 lives have been lost, and 104 people are still missing as of Thursday afternoon. Additionally, approximately 800 individuals have sustained injuries.
"High flooding water levels have flooded riverside and low-lying areas, eroded dykes and threatened parts of Hanoi and other northern provinces," noted a report from the government's disaster management agency.
In response to the crisis, the city had previously moved thousands from areas near the overflowing river, which had reached heights not seen in two decades.
Skye Maconachie, co-CEO of the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, reflected on the city's ordeal: "There's a lot of heartbreak in the city, and there was a lot of concern going into the evening. Many people who barely had anything have lost everything." He added, "It's going to be a long journey of recovery, especially for replacing people's livelihoods and getting them into safe and clean homes."
Further north of Hanoi, state media conveyed ongoing challenges due to landslides and severe flooding.
In a personal account, Hoang Van Ty from Thai Nguyen province said, "I never thought my house would be under water this deep. My clothes and furniture are all under the water. Many things were floating around too, but luckily I closed the doors so nothing was washed away."
Thai Nguyen, which hosts Samsung Electronics' largest smartphone production facility in Vietnam, has seen water levels recede in certain areas, allowing for cleanup operations.
Meanwhile, in Lao Cai province, officials on Thursday continued the urgent search for 55 individuals missing after a flash flood engulfed Nu Village on Tuesday, as reported by Vietnam News Agency. This tragic incident resulted in 46 deaths and 17 injuries.
Across northern Vietnam, over 200,000 hectares of rice and cash crop lands have been submerged due to the onslaught of landslides and floods. The typhoon also caused significant disruptions, affecting power supplies and damaging infrastructure in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces, leading to halted production in several factories.
In light of these severe conditions, various countries including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S., have committed to sending aid to assist Vietnam.
(Photo Caption: In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, residents of Hanoi, Vietnam wade through a flooded street with their belongings on September 12, 2024. /CFP)
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
The devastation follows the recent landfall of Typhoon Yagi on Saturday, marking it as this year's most severe storm in Asia. The consequences of the typhoon have been severe, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reporting that 226 lives have been lost, and 104 people are still missing as of Thursday afternoon. Additionally, approximately 800 individuals have sustained injuries.
"High flooding water levels have flooded riverside and low-lying areas, eroded dykes and threatened parts of Hanoi and other northern provinces," noted a report from the government's disaster management agency.
In response to the crisis, the city had previously moved thousands from areas near the overflowing river, which had reached heights not seen in two decades.
Skye Maconachie, co-CEO of the Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, reflected on the city's ordeal: "There's a lot of heartbreak in the city, and there was a lot of concern going into the evening. Many people who barely had anything have lost everything." He added, "It's going to be a long journey of recovery, especially for replacing people's livelihoods and getting them into safe and clean homes."
Further north of Hanoi, state media conveyed ongoing challenges due to landslides and severe flooding.
In a personal account, Hoang Van Ty from Thai Nguyen province said, "I never thought my house would be under water this deep. My clothes and furniture are all under the water. Many things were floating around too, but luckily I closed the doors so nothing was washed away."
Thai Nguyen, which hosts Samsung Electronics' largest smartphone production facility in Vietnam, has seen water levels recede in certain areas, allowing for cleanup operations.
Meanwhile, in Lao Cai province, officials on Thursday continued the urgent search for 55 individuals missing after a flash flood engulfed Nu Village on Tuesday, as reported by Vietnam News Agency. This tragic incident resulted in 46 deaths and 17 injuries.
Across northern Vietnam, over 200,000 hectares of rice and cash crop lands have been submerged due to the onslaught of landslides and floods. The typhoon also caused significant disruptions, affecting power supplies and damaging infrastructure in Haiphong and Quang Ninh provinces, leading to halted production in several factories.
In light of these severe conditions, various countries including Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S., have committed to sending aid to assist Vietnam.
(Photo Caption: In the wake of Typhoon Yagi, residents of Hanoi, Vietnam wade through a flooded street with their belongings on September 12, 2024. /CFP)
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
