Risk of continued flooding - People proactively respond

After the two terrible floods No. 10 and 11 swept through, causing many areas in the province to continue to be partially flooded, people are still struggling to overcome the consequences of natural disasters. However, according to the forecast of the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, during the day and night of October 16, a flood appeared on the Bang River with a flood amplitude of 1.5 - 2.5m. Faced with the above warnings and floods, many people were no longer too surprised or passive like the two previous floods. Instead of struggling to respond in panic, they have taken more proactive measures, from protecting property, stockpiling necessities, to "adapting" in daily life and production.

If before, people waited for the water to rise to raise their property, now they have prepared in advance. — People closely monitor weather information and proactively move assets to safety.

According to forecasts, rising river water levels may cause flooding in low-lying residential areas along the river in Hoa An commune, Thuc Phan ward (along Hien river in the old Hop Giang group 3,4 area), Nung Chi Cao ward (low-lying area of the electricity collective area). Flooding level is from 0.2 - 1.0m. There is a high risk of landslides in steep hillside areas, slopes of traffic routes; and land subsidence in areas with poor soil structure in the province.

In Thuc Phan ward, the place that suffered the deepest flooding in the early October flood, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa shared: After reading the flood warning on Cao Bang Electronic Newspaper, my family members and I learned from experience, proactively raised furniture, prepared sandbags and door panels. According to Ms. Hoa, the most important thing is to stay calm and have a plan in advance so as not to be passive in situations that arise. Ms. Hoa's residential group also set up a group on social networks to promptly inform each other about the rainy weather forecast and support movement when needed.

Many stores in the central area of the province also returned early, flexibly adapting to maintain operations in flooded conditions. On Kim Dong Street, the Kim Tin Gold and Gemstone Group store moved all its counters to the high sidewalk area to serve customers. Mr. Nguyen Van Hiep, Tan Giang Ward, a customer who came to buy goods shared: After the two recent floods, Kim Tin store reopened very early, they put the cabinets outside, stretched out tarps to cover the rain, and sold and cleaned at the same time. When I came to buy goods, I saw that they were very active and adaptable to maintain business operations.

It can be seen that the way Kim Tin Jewelry Store works shows initiative and flexibility in difficult circumstances, but the store does not wait for the flooding to end before opening for business, but finds ways to maintain work, ensure safety, and retain a stable number of customers.

From the above suitable business conversion form of Kim Tin Gold and Gemstone Group, many other businesses have also proactively followed suit, opening sales on their porches, taking advantage of dry areas so that business and people's buying and selling needs are not interrupted by the impact of natural disasters.

Kim Tin jewelry store changes sales method, — Kim Tin jewelry store has changed its sales methods to "adapt" to the current complicated weather situation.

In Ha Quang commune, where many households do agriculture , Ms. Ly Thi Phuong said that people have learned to follow weather forecast information from press agencies, commune loudspeakers, and social networking platforms to plan for harvesting agricultural products, tying straw up high, and bringing cows and buffaloes back to the barn early...

In Hoa An commune, Mr. Dam Van Quy shared: In the past, everyone was subjective, waiting for water to flood into the yard before cleaning up. Now, knowing the flood warning information, families are proactive and take immediate action to move their belongings to a safe location, move the elderly and children to relatives' houses in less affected areas or to the commune's cultural house to avoid and take shelter from the flood.

What makes people feel most secure is that the commune government has built an early warning system and deployed timely support forces. Mr. Quy added: Whenever there is prolonged heavy rain, the commune police and militia will go to each household to mobilize evacuation. People are also more proactive, those near the river proactively move first. With such coordination, damage is significantly reduced, and people are much less confused.

People of Hoa An commune proactively moved their properties that night when they heard the news of rising water. — People in Hoa An commune proactively moved their belongings that night when they heard about rising water. Photo taken at 11:30 p.m. on October 15, 2025.

Not only the people, but also the authorities have been more proactive in warning and response work. Local authorities have activated early warning systems, continuously updated the flood situation through local information pages, community zalo groups and ward and commune loudspeaker systems. Many wards and communes have built rapid response teams, organized temporary shelters for households in flooded areas, and at the same time, arranged militia, police and union members to assist people in moving their belongings.

In addition, localities have also implemented many models to help people stabilize after the flood: restoring agricultural production, supporting short-term crop varieties, training in disaster response skills. Many businesses have switched to online sales during the long rainy season; youth volunteer groups support sanitation, mud clearing, and post-flood disinfection to quickly restore the living environment...

Information and warnings about floods are quickly sent to people by local authorities via social networks. — Information and warnings about floods are quickly sent to people by local authorities through social networking platforms.

In the context of two consecutive floods, Cao Bang people have shown a remarkable change in the way they deal with natural disasters. There is no longer confusion and helplessness, but instead a spirit of adaptation, calmness and a proactive attitude in response. This is not only demonstrated through concrete actions such as checking and reinforcing houses and preparing food, but also a change in thinking and perception about the relationship between humans and nature. Lessons from historical storms have awakened community awareness of the need to learn, share experiences and join hands to build a safer and more sustainable living environment.

Source: https://baocaobang.vn/nguy-co-tiep-tuc-ngap-lut-nguoi-dan-chu-dong-ung-pho-3181369.html