The water level of the Perfume River in Hue has dropped 40cm, but is still above alert level 3.

At 9am on October 28, the Hue City Hydrometeorological Station updated the flood situation in the area. Accordingly, the water level in the rivers is slowly receding and remains high.

Specifically, the water level of the Huong River at Kim Long station is at 4.6m, 1.1m above alert level 3. This water level has receded about 0.4m compared to 9pm on October 27. The water level of the Bo River at Phu Oc station is at 4.85m, 0.35m above alert level 3, receding about 0.2m compared to 9pm yesterday.

It is forecasted that on October 28, flood levels on rivers will fluctuate, but the general trend is to slowly decrease. However, the water level of the Huong River is still high above alert level 3; the water level of the Bo River is approximately at alert level 3.

Vice Chairman of Hue City People's Committee Nguyen Chi Tai inspects floods at Hue Central Hospital. Photo: Hue City

Regarding rain, the Hue City Hydrometeorological Station forecasts that from the morning of October 28 to the morning of October 30, there will be heavy rain and very heavy rain in Hue City. Total rainfall in the plains is generally 150-300mm, in some places over 400mm; in the mountainous areas 200-400mm, in some places over 600mm.

Faced with the complicated developments of floods, the People's Committee of Hue City continues to advise people not to be subjective when seeing the water receding, especially to limit going out when not really necessary; do not move through roads and areas that are deeply flooded or have strong currents.

People should not collect firewood, fish, bathe, swim or play in rivers, streams, lakes, canals, or flooded areas to prevent drowning accidents; proactively evacuate the elderly, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities to safe places when there is a risk of deep flooding. People should regularly monitor weather forecasts and flood warnings from local authorities and relevant agencies to promptly respond.

Hue City Police implement "3 readiness" to help people overcome floods

During the night of October 27 and early morning of October 28, Hue City Police mobilized 100% of its troops, on duty all night, synchronously deployed plans of "3 ready", "4 on-site", promptly rescued, helped people evacuate to safety.

In the early morning of October 28, Thuan Hoa Ward Police supported a student staying at Lane 10/99 Nguyen Hue who suffered from hypocalcemia, low blood pressure, and difficulty breathing and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment. Photo: N. Dung

On the night of October 27, at Hue Central Hospital, heavy rain caused deep flooding in many departments and rooms. The city police mobilized dozens of officers and soldiers to coordinate with doctors and nurses to move seriously ill patients and medical equipment to higher floors, ensuring absolute safety.

Also at night, in the area north of Trang Tien bridge, the police force coordinated with the People's Committee and the city's Military Command to bring nearly 40 patients, the elderly and people in the flooded area of ​​Phu Xuan ward to safety.

Forces present at flooded areas to support people. Photo: Provided by the police

The forces reviewed, made plans and immediately assisted in the evacuation of more than 10,000 households with nearly 33,000 people in 125 areas at risk of deep flooding and 24 points at risk of landslides that night.

At the same time, 207 key traffic points were assigned forces to regulate traffic; warning barriers were set up at 18 construction sites to ensure safety for people and vehicles.

On duty at flooded areas ready to help people. Photo : Provided by the police

Bringing people to safety. Photo: Provided by the police

In addition, the police force took nearly 80 elderly, sick people, and pregnant women to the hospital and to safe places; the functional force also promptly rescued 6 people whose boat capsized; at the same time, maintained security and order, traffic safety, and protected property in the flooded area.

Hue City Police have mobilized a large number of vehicles and human resources, including 1,000 cars, fire trucks, canoes, rescue boats, along with more than 7,000 life jackets and hundreds of equipment, supplies and necessities to serve the rescue and relief work.

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