The 'flood season' for people living outside the Lam River dike.
Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 10, which brought heavy rain, strong water flow from upstream caused the Lam River to rise, flooding hamlets outside the dike in Lam Thanh commune (formerly Hung Nguyen district), Nghe An province. Along with the local authorities, residents are urgently trying to escape the flood, ensuring the safety of their lives and property.
Báo Nghệ An•30/09/2025
On September 30th, the Lam River suddenly rose, causing flooding in nearly 10 hamlets outside the Ta Lam dike in Lam Thanh commune (formerly Hung Nguyen district). The river water continues to rise, significantly impacting the lives of residents and threatening the safety of lives and property in the hamlets outside the dike. Photo: Cong Kien Most areas outside the Ta Lam dike in Lam Thanh commune have been flooded. Photo: Cong Kien Given the complex flood situation, the elderly and young children are being prioritized for evacuation to safe areas. Photo: Cong Kien Authorities in Lam Thanh commune organized the relocation of residents to safe areas, mainly to relatives' homes within the dike system. Photo: Cong Kien
A newborn baby and its mother are being assisted in moving to an area within the Ta Lam dike. Photo: Cong Kien Along the inter-village roads connecting to the Ta Lam dike, a large crowd of people waited for boats and canoes from the authorities to send supplies and necessities to their relatives in the flooded areas. Photo: Cong Kien At this time, instant noodles and bottled water are the two priority items to send to relatives in the flood-affected areas. Photo: Cong Kien Residents in the flooded areas have moved their motorbikes and other vehicles and belongings to higher ground to ensure safety. Photo: Cong Kien Livestock were also brought up along the Ta Lam dike by the locals. Photo: Cong Kien Many households even moved their chicken coops onto the dike during evacuation. Photo: Cong Kien The villagers carefully covered their crops (rice, corn) to prevent damage from the rain. Photo: Cong Kien
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