Heartbreaking images of flooded Cao Bang, water still rising, houses only have roofs left

08/27/2024 | 13:40

Although it is sunny, the water is still rising, causing dozens of households in Quang Vinh commune (Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang ) to continue living in flooded conditions, with houses and crops submerged in floodwater.

In recent days, prolonged heavy rains in Cao Bang province have caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise. In the photo: Many residential areas in Quang Vinh commune are flooded. Photo: CBH

Although the rain has stopped, in Quang Vinh commune (Trung Khanh district) the water still shows no sign of receding. Photo: CBH

According to residents of Quang Vinh commune, starting from August 23 when the historic flood hit, many houses were flooded up to the roof. Furniture and food in the house were all soaked, making life increasingly difficult. Photo: CBH

Speaking to VietNamNet reporters at noon on August 27, Mr. Trung Van Bao - Chairman of Quang Vinh Commune People's Committee said that up to now, 58 households have been flooded, and the number of flooded households is still increasing rapidly. Photo: CBH

“The locality is a poor commune with 100% of the population being Nung and Mong people, the economy mainly depends on agricultural crops. The flood completely submerged 56 hectares of agricultural land, including 35 hectares of corn, the rest were other crops,” said Mr. Bao. Photo: CBH

Faced with the above situation, local authorities have evacuated people to safe places, arranged accommodation, and provided necessary necessities. Photo: CBH

According to Mr. Bao, although the weather has been clear and the rain has stopped for many days, the water is still rising. This is an unprecedented case in the locality. Photo: CBH

According to VietNamNet