Residents living near Red River moved to safe areas as water level rises

September 11, 2024 - 08:48
Faced with the problem, the Hoàn Kiếm District authorities have asked 46 households with 162 people living along the Red River of Chương Dương Ward to move to higher areas.
People in Chương Dương Ward move their belongings on Tuesday afternoon. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng

HÀ NỘI — The Hồng (Red) River flood in Hà Nội on Tuesday night reached 10.54m, exceeding level two alarm by 0.04m, and is forecasted to continue rising.

The risk of flooding and landslides in riverside areas is very high.

Faced with the problem, the Hoàn Kiếm District authorities have asked 46 households with 162 people living along the Red River of Chương Dương Ward to move to higher areas on Tuesday afternoon.

They proactively move assets to higher terrain. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng
All expect to keep safety during the typhoon. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng
A family put the refrigerator up high to avoid flooding. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng
Chương Ward Police guides local people to evacuate from the dangerous area. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hùng

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