People in Hoi An ancient town are busy running away from the flood.

Prolonged heavy rain combined with floodwaters from upstream caused the water level of the Hoai River to rise, overflowing into Hoi An ancient town (Hoi An ward, Da Nang city), causing serious flooding on many central roads.

Hoi An ancient town submerged in water

Since the morning of October 27, the water level on the Hoai River has risen, flooding central streets such as Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, Le Loi, etc., making travel difficult for residents and tourists.

The rapidly rising water caused many sections of the street to be submerged from 0.5 to more than 1 meter deep. Local residents were busy raising furniture and moving goods to upper floors to avoid damage.

Water flooded Hoi An ancient town, people used boats to move around

Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, a souvenir shop owner on Bach Dang Street, said: "From the night of October 26, the Hoai River began to rise, flooding many streets in the old town, causing deep flooding. Many businesses stayed up all night to move their belongings to higher ground to avoid damage."

On the morning of October 27, Hoi An ward authorities mobilized forces to support people in evacuating their property, ensuring safety of waterway and road traffic.

In deeply flooded and low-lying areas, authorities have put up warning ropes, preventing residents and tourists from approaching. Hoi An Ward People's Committee also advised people to limit travel on deeply flooded roads to ensure safety.

An Hoi Bridge submerged by flood

Streets located along the Hoai River are flooded nearly 1.5m deep.

Accommodation facilities urgently evacuated tourists to safe areas.

People use boats to move through deeply flooded roads.

People are busy packing up their belongings to escape the flood.

Many businesses had to close due to rising flood waters.

Authorities assisted in evacuating people and property to safety.

Floodwaters flooded into people's houses, affecting life and tourism activities.

PHAM NGA

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nguoi-dan-pho-co-hoi-an-tat-bat-chay-lu-post820202.html