Prolonged flooding continues to disrupt lives of thousands in Hà Nội's suburban district

September 24, 2024 - 16:57

More than ten days after the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath, many low-lying communes in Mỹ Đức District, Hà Nội, remain submerged, severely impacting the lives of local residents

HÀ NỘI — More than ten days after the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath, many low-lying communes in Mỹ Đức District, Hà Nội, remain heavily submerged, severely impacting the lives of local residents.

Large areas of crops have been lost and hundreds of households, with thousands of people, have been forced to evacuate their flooded homes.

One of the major concerns is that the prolonged flooding has led to the decomposition of various organisms, causing significant environmental pollution and posing a serious risk of disease outbreaks, which could threaten the health of the community even after the water recedes. — VNS

Deep floods remain in Đồng Chiêm Village, An Phú Commune. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

The water continues to disrupt daily life in Phú Hiền Village, Hợp Thanh Commune. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Authorities in An Phú deploy 10 pumps to drain water in Đồng Chiêm Village. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Streets and alleys in Đồng Chiêm Village remain submerged and the only way around is by boat. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Water vessels have become the primary mode of transport in flooded areas. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Pollution from waste and crops increases the risk of disease outbreaks. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Submerged roads in Đồng Chiêm Village, affecting daily life. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

The only way to get around the community is by boat. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Fruit orchards in Hợp Thanh Commune have begun to rot. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Many homes in Đồng Chiêm Village are still underwater. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Household items in An Phú Commune have been ruined due to prolonged flooding. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

Several villages in Hợp Thanh Commune remain under water. VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết

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