Photo series: Hue city submerged in water

(Chinhphu.vn) - Heavy rain from upstream with large flow caused the river in Hue city to rise rapidly on October 27. At 2 p.m., the water level on the Bo river exceeded the historical mark of 2000, the Huong river was close to the flood peak of 1999, causing the center of Hue city to be submerged in water.

Floodwaters cover central streets of Hue city - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Intersection area, Hue city center - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Roads turned into rivers - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Quoc Hoc stele submerged in floodwaters - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Area of ​​Hue City People's Committee Gate, in front of the Perfume River - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Floodwaters flooded the area in front of the Hue City People's Committee headquarters - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

At 5 p.m. on October 27, the water level on the Huong River was approximately the flood peak of 1999, causing the center of Hue city to be submerged in water - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Floodwaters inundated streets and residential areas - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Currently, the water level of the Huong River remains at a high level above alert level 3, and flooding will continue in Hue city - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

People move their cars to higher ground to avoid floods - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

People use boats for transportation - Photo: VGP/Le Hoang

Le Hoang

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