Phu Thuy stays up all night monitoring the flood.

In the early hours of December 5th, many areas were still submerged in water. Along with the residents, the authorities and local government of Phu Thuy ward (Lam Dong province) worked tirelessly throughout the night to coordinate and assist people in relocating to safe areas.

Báo Lâm Đồng•04/12/2025

As dawn approached, rescue forces were still on standby, ready to deliver relief supplies to the affected people.

Consequently, numerous new flooded areas continuously appeared, and the water showed no signs of receding, catching residents off guard. Throughout the night, authorities remained on duty, assisting people in relocating their belongings and moving to safe places.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, from Thanh Hai neighborhood A (Phu Thuy ward), carrying a bag of belongings, waded back out onto the road and shared: "It's been almost 70 years since I've seen the water so high. I'm afraid it will rise even higher, so I'll just endure it and go home when it recedes."

Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, A Thanh Hai neighborhood (Phu Thuy ward)

In newly flooded areas, local forces quickly mobilized and guided residents to evacuate. Thanks to experience from the previous flood, most people proactively cooperated and left calmly.

In Ung Chiem neighborhood, local forces are still working to evacuate residents from their homes to avoid potential flooding during the night.

According to reporters, at nearly 1 AM on December 5th, at the newly flooded areas, police, military , and local security forces were still on duty, monitoring the floodwaters throughout the night. The water level showed no signs of receding at this time.

Below are some images of the authorities accompanying and assisting people in relocating themselves and their belongings to safe places: