Heavy rains caused the wall of the Hue Imperial Citadel to collapse.

VHO - A 15-meter section of the northern wall of the Hue Imperial Citadel has collapsed due to heavy rain. The Hue Imperial Citadel Relics Conservation Center has covered the area with tarpaulins and erected barriers to ensure safety.

A section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall collapsed during heavy rains in Hue. Photo: S. THUY

On November 4th, according to observations by a reporter from the Culture Newspaper, the section of the wall on the northern side of the Hue Imperial Citadel (towards Dang Thai Than Street, Phu Xuan Ward) is being covered with tarpaulins to ensure safety.

The pathways in this area have also been fenced off by the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center to ensure the safety of residents, tourists, and the historical site.

According to Mr. Le Cong Son, Deputy Director of the Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center, at nearly 7 PM on November 2nd, the unit's on-duty team discovered a section of the city wall had collapsed. This section of wall is 15 meters long and is about 50 meters from the Hoa Binh Gate.

The center erected warning barriers, documented the incident, and reported it to the Hue City People's Committee. Subsequently, the Department of Construction conducted a survey and assessment of the incident.

The Hue Imperial City Relics Conservation Center has covered the collapsed section of the city wall with tarpaulins and erected protective barriers. Photo: S. THUY

During the flood on November 3rd, several historical sites within the Hue Imperial Citadel complex were also affected. In the Hue Imperial Citadel area, water levels reached over 0.3 meters. Additionally, the Gia Long, Minh Mang, Dong Khanh, and Thieu Tri tombs were also deeply submerged, affecting access routes.

The heavy rains and floods from October 26th to the present have caused water to inundate several historical sites, including: Dien Tho Palace, Khai Tuong Lau (An Dinh Palace), Tang Tho Pavilion, and the long corridor next to the two Right/Left Pavilions connecting to Dai Cung Mon Gate…

The wooden columns in the Grand Palace Gate corridor are submerged in water (approximately 40cm high), posing a risk to the quality and lifespan of the structure.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/mua-lon-gay-sap-tuong-hoang-thanh-hue-179027.html