People in flooded areas along Thu Bon River row boats 3km to buy food.

sông Thu Bồn - Ảnh 1. — Many areas along the Thu Bon River are deeply flooded, people row boats about 3km to buy necessities - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

In Dien Ban Tay commune, many places are flooded nearly 2 meters deep. Thanh An village, located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, is deeply submerged, hundreds of households have been isolated for many days. Currently, people have to use boats to move around and buy food and necessities.

Mr. Tran Cong Dung (a resident of Thanh An village) said: “The whole village is deeply flooded, so it is very difficult to row a boat out. Sometimes, to go shopping, we have to row a boat more than 3km and through many sections of strong currents. People asked me to help collect instant noodles, drinking water and flashlights... but many items are now sold out.”

Similarly, Mr. Tran Loi had to row his boat many kilometers to buy necessities for the whole neighborhood.

“I bought a few kilos of pork and some daily necessities. When I saw someone rowing a boat out, the neighbors asked me to help buy some more things. Many families needed gas stoves and mini gas tanks for cooking, but I couldn’t find any,” Loi said.

Households in less flooded areas use tractors to go grocery shopping. In addition to fast food, fresh vegetables and food are also in short supply. Some families have to ask relatives in higher areas to buy them and send them in by boat.

sông Thu Bồn - Ảnh 2. — People have to row boats many kilometers to buy necessities for the whole village - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Following a small boat carrying people's necessities, the reporter entered the deeply flooded area of Dien Ban Tay commune.

About 200 households in Thanh An village have been isolated by floodwaters for many days, many people have had to "get by" with instant noodles and dry food, waiting for the water to recede.

Ms. Tran Ly (a resident of Thanh An village) shared: "My house is out of lights, candles, and gas, so I can't cook anything. Now I'm waiting for the villagers' boats to buy some, and I'll eat whatever I have."

According to local people, the water in this area recedes very slowly, and just one heavy rain can cause the flood to rise again, making life a constant state of anxiety.

According to the Central Hydrometeorological Station, on the afternoon of October 29, data measured on the Thu Bon River showed that the water level of the Thu Bon River in many places was equal to or higher than the historical flood peak of the Year of the Dragon 1964.

As of 3:30 p.m. today, the water level on the Vu Gia - Thu Bon River and the Tam Ky River is rising rapidly again. The Central Hydrometeorological Station warns of urgent flooding, especially large on the Vu Gia - Thu Bon River.

Mr. Tran Loi (a resident of Thanh An village) collects necessities for people in the village - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Households in less flooded areas have people using tractors to go buy food - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Many households are deeply flooded and have to use boats to receive necessities - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Small boats are the only means of transport for people in flood-prone areas to travel and buy food and drinks - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

sông Thu Bồn - Ảnh 11. — People are happy to receive supplies - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

sông Thu Bồn - Ảnh 12. — Some families have to ask relatives in higher areas to buy it in advance and then send a boat to bring it in - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Dien Ban Tay Commune is 95% flooded

On the afternoon of October 29, Mr. Nguyen Duc Dung - Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Da Nang City - inspected the flood situation and response work in Dien Ban Bac ward and Dien Ban Tay commune.

In Dien Ban Bac ward, the flood has caused serious damage to people and property. Up to now, 1 person is missing, 1 person is injured, 150 chickens and ducks were swept away, more than 100 tons of rice, 750 kg of corn, 1,700 pots of chrysanthemums, marigolds... 10 residential groups are completely isolated, 8 residential groups are partially isolated.

Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyen Duc Dung acknowledged and commended the proactive spirit and high responsibility of local Party committees and authorities in implementing measures to respond to floods and storms, and effectively implementing the motto "4 on-site" and "3 ready".

In Dien Ban Tay commune, Lieutenant Colonel Vo Chi Cong - Head of the commune police - said that most of the area is isolated. The force can only use small boats to reach each household. The entire area is flooded up to 95%, of which 7-8 villages cannot be reached due to strong currents.

The Chairman of the City People's Council requested that the locality not allow people to lack water for daily use, and continue to promote propaganda work and raise awareness in natural disaster prevention so that people can be vigilant.

At the same time, localities need to continue to promote a proactive spirit, mobilize maximum local resources, and closely coordinate with police and military forces to promptly support, rescue, and minimize damage to people and property.