200 people clean up the Hue Imperial Citadel after flooding.

TPO - The historic floods caused severe inundation at many historical sites within the Hue Heritage area, with mud covering the courtyards of many palaces and pathways. As soon as the water receded, the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center mobilized all its resources for a thorough cleanup, aiming to reopen to visitors by the morning of October 31st.

During the historic floods in Hue , many historical sites within the Hue Heritage area were deeply submerged. After the initial cleanup on October 29th, floodwaters rose again, forcing the cleanup of the Hue Heritage area to be started all over again.

Immediately after the floodwaters receded, nearly 200 officials and staff from the Hue Imperial Citadel Conservation Center were mobilized to key historical sites such as the Imperial Citadel, the tombs of Tu Duc, Minh Mang, and Khai Dinh, and the An Dinh Palace… to clear stagnant water, remove mud, wash the courtyards, and clean the interiors.

The cleaning teams followed the principle of "cleaning as the water recedes," prioritizing areas with high visitor traffic and structures that are easily damaged.

Mr. Le Cong Son, Deputy Director of the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center, said: “Immediately after the floodwaters receded, the entire emergency response force mobilized for a comprehensive cleanup. The goal is to clear away mud and debris, restore the landscape, and bring the historical sites back into operation as soon as possible.”

Along the pathways within the Imperial Citadel, the sounds of pumps, hoses, and brooms echoed. Mud was being swept away, and ancient tiles were being cleaned. In many areas, staff had to manually bail out water because the drainage system hadn't yet fully recovered after days of flooding.

Alongside the cleaning work, specialized teams are conducting inspections, assessments, and maintenance of historical structures that have been submerged in water, especially wooden components and carved details.

"Maintenance and upkeep of the historical site will be carried out immediately after the cleaning phase. The goal is to ensure the original condition and durability of the structure," Mr. Son added.

According to the Hue Imperial Citadel Conservation Center, almost the entire area of ​​the Hue Imperial Citadel has been cleaned, and the tombs have basically completed the clearing and removal of mud and debris. The historical sites within the Hue Heritage area officially reopened to visitors today, after being submerged in floodwaters for many days.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/200-nguoi-don-dep-di-tich-co-do-hue-sau-ngap-post1792018.tpo