Heartbreaking news of over 100-year-old banyan tree on Nhan Tower relic site being knocked down by storm Kalmaegi: Efforts to save it!

Đau lòng cây si hơn 100 tuổi trên di tích Tháp Nhạn bị bão Kalmaegi đánh ngã: Nỗ lực cứu! - Ảnh 1. — A 100-year-old banyan tree at Nhan Tower campus was uprooted by storm Kalmaegi - Photo: MINH CHIEN

On November 8, Tuoi Tre Online reported that a banyan tree was uprooted right in the grounds of Nhan Tower, damaging part of the fence and the brick floor of the tower yard.

Re-erect the banyan tree at Nhan Tower at the same location where it was uprooted.

Tháp Nhạn - Ảnh 2. — Banyan tree uprooted by storm No. 13 - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Previously, many clips were posted on social networks expressing regret when the banyan tree fell.

Nguyen Christina shared: "If you go up Nhan Tower without this tree, you won't know where to hide from the sun. What a pity for this hundred-year-old tree."

Huy Thanh shared: "This banyan tree is not only old but also a place associated with many memories that go hand in hand with the age of the relic. When I was in middle school and high school, I often came here to sit under the tree to enjoy the cool breeze and admire the whole view of Tuy Hoa."

Ms. Man, who sells drinks under the banyan tree, said: "The storm was so big, yesterday I went up and saw the banyan tree uprooted and I wanted to cry. The tree must be over 100 years old, on the tree there are many bird nests and squirrels, I also use the shade of the tree to sell drinks to serve visitors."

Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Head of the Nhan Tower Relic Management Team, said that the unit had reported the damage to Tuy Hoa Ward People's Committee.

He said the uprooted banyan tree in the Nhan Tower area will be pruned by environmental workers and replanted in the place where the tree fell.

According to the report of Tuy Hoa Ward People's Committee, 80 urban trees fell, 7 houses partially collapsed, 44 houses had their roofs blown off...

Đau lòng cây si hơn 100 tuổi trên di tích Tháp Nhạn bị bão Kalmaegi đánh ngã: Nỗ lực cứu! - Ảnh 3. — Many posts on social media regret the uprooted banyan tree - Screenshot

Tháp Nhạn - Ảnh 4. — The walkway to Nhan Tower is blocked by a fallen tree - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Tháp Nhạn - Ảnh 5. — A giant banyan tree was uprooted and fell down the mountain - Photo: MINH CHIEN

Small hamlet isolated, people wait for supplies

Tháp Nhạn - Ảnh 6. — Rowing boats into Dong Chay hamlet - Photo: MINH CHIEN

After storm No. 13, rising floodwaters completely isolated Dong Chay hamlet (Phuoc Luong village, O Loan commune, Dak Lak, formerly part of Phu Yen province).

The water is still 1-2 meters deep, the only road leading to the hamlet is still submerged in floodwaters, completely isolating the households for nearly 2 days now. They are mostly relying on rescue forces and volunteers to row boats to bring instant noodles, water, and bread to each house...

Ms. Dang Thi Han (53 years old) shared: "The storm blew off the corrugated iron roof of my house. Before I could repair it, the floodwaters came and I didn't know what to do. The well was also flooded, there was no clean water to use. The roads were flooded so people couldn't go to the market to buy food. Many families had to rely entirely on charity groups and supply teams."

According to the locals, Dong Chay hamlet is located in a low-lying area, surrounded by large rice fields and a small river flowing through. Every time there is a prolonged heavy rain, the water rushes in and quickly floods this area.

Mr. Nguyen Van Tu - Head of the Front Committee of Phuoc Luong village - said that 218 households in Dong Chay area are completely isolated. By noon today, the water has receded but people still cannot go out. The supply of support to the people will be maintained until the water recedes completely.