River water has risen for 5 days and has not receded, more than 300 households in Thanh Hoa are isolated.

According to information from the People's Committee of Thach Thanh district, on the morning of September 13, the flood level on the Buoi River approached alert level 3. The entire district had more than 300 households flooded, and many traffic routes were cut off.

According to VietNamNet, by this afternoon, more than 100 households in Ngoc Bo neighborhood, Kim Tan town were isolated, with water 1.2-1.5m deep, forcing households to move their property and belongings up high to avoid damage.

Chest-high floodwaters in Da Dun village, Thanh Truc commune. Photo: Le Duong

Water flooded half the house. Photo: Le Duong

Five days have passed, but the flood waters have yet to recede. Photo: Le Duong

A house surrounded by floodwaters. Photo: Le Duong

In Da Dun village, Thanh Truc commune, more than 100 households had half of their houses submerged. Along provincial road 523 through the village, about 2km long, the water was more than 1m deep, making it impossible for people and vehicles to move.

Mr. Le Van Thai, Head of Da Dun village, said that the water level of the Buoi River has been rising and causing flooding for 5 days now. Currently, people have not had to evacuate, however, food and drinking water have been exhausted, and they have to rely on relief from local authorities and volunteer groups.

“Every year during the rainy season, the water floods here, but then recedes. This year, the flood water is very strange. It has been flooded for 5 days and there are still no signs of it receding,” said Mr. Thai.

An electric motorbike submerged in flood water. Photo: Le Duong

Furniture in the house must be placed high to avoid damage. Photo: Le Duong

Ms. Quach Thi Dung (Da Dun village) said that her house was invaded up to half the house, the family's furniture had to be moved up and left at a neighbor's house. Currently, her family is having to take shelter at her grandparents' house.

“We live along the Buoi River and there is no dike, so whenever it rains heavily and the river rises, we get flooded. In previous years, the river water also flooded our houses, but it only receded for a day or two. This year, the water has been stagnant for 5 days and there is still no sign of it receding, causing us a lot of difficulties,” Dung shared.

People use boats to get necessities to distribute to households. Photo: Le Duong

The man was happy to receive a box of instant noodles. Photo: Le Duong

Relief convoy to Thach Thanh district. Photo: Le Duong

According to the leaders of Thanh Truc commune, over the past two days, many relief groups have come to help the locality. The commune has also established a reception committee and received necessities right at the committee headquarters. Many volunteer groups want to bring goods to isolated areas, the commune has sent people to use boats to transport them by river to the households.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nuoc-song-dang-5-ngay-chua-rut-hon-300-ho-dan-o-thanh-hoa-bi-co-lap-2321884.html