Morning of October 28: Heavy rain returns, closing the West branch of Ho Chi Minh road

The only road in Ngoc Linh was completely eroded, isolating 5 villages. Road Management Area 3 closed the West branch of Ho Chi Minh Highway due to deep flooding.

Landslide in Lang Moi village, Ngoc Linh commune, turned the area into a muddy field of rocks and strong flowing water - Photo: XUAN HOA

Quang Ngai: The only road in Ngoc Linh was completely eroded, isolating 5 villages.

On the morning of October 28, Mr. Dinh Xuan Hoa - Chairman of the People's Committee of Ngoc Linh Commune - said that the landslide had isolated 5 villages in the commune. The only road was completely destroyed.

Earlier, at around 1am, a hill in Lang Moi village (Ngoc Linh commune) was soaked with water due to continuous rain and collapsed. A huge amount of rock and soil collapsed, completely isolating the Lang Moi - Ngoc Ngang route.

The landslide also completely damaged the drainage system and road surface. Many nearby coffee and macadamia plantations were also wiped out.

Five completely isolated villages are Ngoc Nang, Ngoc Lang, Mo Po, Xa Ua and Tu Rang.

"The damage has not yet been estimated. Local authorities are currently calculating plans to support and provide supplies to isolated people," said Mr. Hoa. At the same time, he said that Ngoc Linh commune is still experiencing continuous heavy rain, and with the "connection" broken, the risk of landslides in Lang Moi village will continue to expand.

On the morning of October 28, Quang Ngai provincial capital and the eastern communes of the province also experienced prolonged heavy rain. Water levels on the Tra Khuc, Tra Cau, Song Ve, and Tra Bong rivers are at dangerous levels, and authorities are on standby, ready to handle natural disaster situations.

The only road in Ngoc Linh was eroded - Video : XUAN HOA

The only road was completely destroyed - Video: XUAN HOA

Close the West branch of Ho Chi Minh Trail

Road Management Area 3 said that at Km438+700- Km439+150 of the West branch of Ho Chi Minh road, the river water rose high and flooded the road, with some places being 1-1.5m deep.

The management unit had to close the road at 7:30 am.

The West branch of Ho Chi Minh Road has been closed - Photo: Provided by Road Management Area 3

Many deeply flooded sections cut off the West branch of Ho Chi Minh Road - Video: Provided by Road Management Area 3

Floodwaters rising on Ho Chi Minh road - Photo: Provided by Road Management Area 3

Ho Chi Minh road area still has heavy rain - Photo: Provided by Road Management Area 3

Heavy rains return

At 8:30 this morning, heavy rain continued to appear in the area north of Da Nang . Heavy rain and rising water level on Tuy Loan river brought many worries to the people.

A quick meal in flood water - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

National Highway 1 through Hue City has opened.

On the morning of October 28, National Highway 1 through Huong Tra Ward, Hue City was opened to traffic.

According to Tuoi Tre Online 's observation, the road surface is still flooded 10 - 20cm but motorbikes, cars and other vehicles can still move.

Previously, on October 27, due to heavy rain, Highway 1 through this section was flooded 65cm deep, allowing only tractor-trailers and high-chassis trucks to pass. Other vehicles were directed to go onto the North-South Expressway.

Vehicles pass through National Highway 1 in Huong Tra Ward, Hue City, on the morning of October 28 - Photo: HOANG TAO

Quang Ngai Chairman: The land is 'full' of water, stick to the area, ready to respond

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang - Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee - said that after continuous heavy rains, the ground and underground were "full" of water. At this time, the risk of landslides, flash floods and flash floods is more serious than in previous days. Therefore, the People's Committees of the delta communes closely monitor the low-lying areas, continuously grasp information on rain and the regulation of reservoirs to proactively respond to floods.

For mountainous areas, the risk of landslides, flash floods and flash floods is at an alarming level. It is necessary to prepare forces, check high-risk areas and immediately have early and effective response plans. Members of the Provincial Civil Defense Command proactively monitor the developments of rain and floods, strengthen close contact with the area, prepare plans, mobilize resources for emergency response and search and rescue.

"We must stick to the area and be ready. Any situation can happen at any time, so as not to endanger people's lives," said Mr. Giang.

According to the Quang Ngai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, the rainfall in Quang Ngai on October 28 will be very heavy. Meanwhile, the soil moisture model shows that some areas are nearly saturated, or have reached a state of near saturation of over 90%.

Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hoang Giang requested all units to be ready and stay close to the area because the land is "full" of water, the risk of landslides and flash floods is very high - Photo: TRAN MAI

Hoi An houses flooded more than 2m

Speaking with Tuoi Tre Online on the morning of October 28, Mr. Huynh Cong Tam (resident of Dong Ha residential group, Hoi An ward, Da Nang city) said that this area is still very deeply flooded.

At his house, the flood water was 2 meters deep, and in some places on the street, it was nearly 2.5 meters deep. People had to go upstairs to avoid the flood.

Mr. Tam said the water started to flood into his house at noon on October 27, and by the afternoon of the same day, the water level rose very quickly. The water level was at its deepest late that day, with many houses flooded more than 2 meters.

Everyone in the family had to pack up and move upstairs.

The water receded slowly this morning. Since last night, everyone in the house has been worried that the water will continue to rise and there will be no place to shelter when it reaches the attic.

"Most of the houses in this area have attics, so people move their belongings and belongings up there to stay overnight to avoid the flood. I have never seen such terrible floodwaters," said Mr. Tam.

Floodwaters deeply inundated Dong Ha residential area, Hoi An ward - Photo: CONG TAM

Floodwaters inundate houses - Photo: CONG TAM

A family went upstairs to avoid the flood - Photo: CONG TAM

People go to the attic to avoid the flood - Photo: CONG TAM

National Highway 14D serious landslide

National Highway 14D to Nam Giang international border gate, Da Nang suffered serious landslides - Photo: PHUONG DONG

Rocks and soil spilled onto the road, traffic was cut off - Photo: PHUONG DONG

The flood center of Dai Loc along the Vu Gia river is still deeply flooded, many mountainous areas have landslides.

As of 8am this morning, floodwaters were still deep in Dai Loc commune, Da Nang city, known as the "flood center" of the old Quang Nam province.

In Nghia Trung village, Dai Loc commune, the flood water receded slowly that same morning, and people used boats to move through the flood water.

In Hoa Dong village, the floodwaters are still very deep, over 1.5 meters. Mr. Cao Viet Hung, a villager, said that the water level was at its highest on the night of October 27. People spent the whole night running from the flood and praying that the flood would stop.

Many mountain roads in Da Nang suffered serious landslides. The Dong Truong Son road section passing through Phuoc Tra commune was covered with rocks and soil.

The road from Cot Buom village, Ben Hien commune to Thuong Duc commune has serious landslides. Some houses are at risk of landslides, the commune authorities have promptly evacuated people to safety.

Floodwaters are very deep in Hoa Dong village, Dai Loc commune, Da Nang city - Photo: LE TRUNG

Floodwaters are very deep in Hoa Dong village, Dai Loc commune, Da Nang city - Photo: LE TRUNG

Houses submerged in water - Photo: LE TRUNG

Ducks swimming indoors - Photo: LE TRUNG

The water level of Vu Gia River, the lower Thu Bon River and Tam Ky River is rising.

According to the Central Central Hydrometeorological Station bulletin released at 3:30 this morning, the water level on the Vu Gia River, the lower Thu Bon River and the Tam Ky River is rising. The upper Thu Bon River has peaked and is slowly falling.

The water level at dawn of the same day at Thu Bon River in Nong Son was at 17.84m - 2.84m above alarm level 3, in Hoi An it was 3.06m, 1.06m above alarm level 3.

In the next 6-12 hours, floods on Vu Gia River, downstream Thu Bon River, and Tam Ky River will peak and slowly recede.

Hoi An people use boats to move in the flood

Livestock and poultry pens flooded in flood - Photo: CONG TAM

People living on the roof - Photo: CONG TAM

People carry baskets of bottles onto the roof to move through the flood - Photo: CONG TAM

Cow shed submerged in flood water - Photo: CONG TAM

Water level along Tuy Loan river rose, many houses in Hoa Vang commune, Da Nang were flooded 1-2m deep - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

Many places in Hue City are still submerged in water - Photo: NHAT LINH

On the morning of October 28, the historic floodwaters in Hue began to recede. In many high places in Hue, people began to clear mud as the water receded.

Although the water has receded a lot, many central roads and residential areas in Hue are still deeply submerged. People have to travel by boat to cross the floodwaters. Many roads in Hue after the water receded left behind trash and mud. Many cars and motorbikes were submerged and lying on the side of the road.

Flood water on Thu Bon and Vu Gia rivers is also slowly receding, however many residential areas are still deeply flooded.

Bo Ban village, Hoa Vang commune, Da Nang is submerged in floodwaters - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

Most houses were flooded 1-2 meters deep since early this morning - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

Isolated people have to travel by boat - Photo: TRUONG TRUNG

Hoi An residents flee flood through the night

From the night until the early morning of October 27, floodwaters continued to rise rapidly, causing many areas in Hoi An ancient town to be deeply submerged. Many households on central streets of Hoi An such as Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nguyen Phuc Chu, etc. were flooded, some places reaching the second floor.

Rescue forces had to work all night using canoes to help people evacuate to safety.

Fearing that the water would continue to rise, a series of distress posts appeared on social media, calling for boats to help evacuate people from dangerous areas.

A representative of the SOS Cua Dai rescue team said his team received dozens of emergency calls from people in the old town.

"In some places, the water rose almost to the second floor, so we had to use small canoes to go through each deep alley. Even though it was raining heavily and the water was flowing rapidly, everyone worked hard because they knew there were still many people trapped in the street," this person said.

As of the morning of October 28, water in many central areas of the old town had not yet receded, traffic was cut off, and people traveled mainly by boat or canoe.

Local authorities are coordinating with rescue teams to continue checking and assisting in evacuating people in deeply flooded areas.

On the morning of October 28, Hoi An ancient town was still submerged in water - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Shops are closed and quiet - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Tourists and locals have to wade through water on the streets - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

Tourists leave flooded areas in Hoi An - Photo: THANH NGUYEN

According to the report of the Department of Irrigation and Climate Change of Hue City, this morning the flood on the rivers has decreased a lot compared to yesterday.

Accordingly, Huong River at Kim Long station: 4.67 m, exceeding alarm level III by 1.17 m; Bo River at Phu Oc station: 4.64 m, exceeding alarm level III by 0.14 m; O Lau River at Phong Binh station: 2.54 m; Truoi River at Truoi station: 3.00 m; Ta Trach River at Thuong Nhat station: 60.84 m, below alarm level II by 0.16 m.

It is forecasted that in the next 12 hours, the flood will continue to recede slowly, but the Huong River will still be at a very high level above alert level III, and the Bo River is forecast to fall below level III.

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Duc - Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hue City - said that flood water in Hue will gradually recede but very slowly because the upstream of the rivers is still experiencing heavy rain and the tides at sea are still high.

It is forecasted that this morning the Bo River will drop below alert level III, while the Huong River will have to wait until tonight to drop to alert level III.

Currently, the flood risk level is at level 3. There is a high risk of widespread flooding in downstream, low-lying and urban areas; flash floods and landslides can also occur in mountainous and steep areas.

According to Colonel Phan Thang - Commander of Hue City Military Command, military and militia forces have been directed to be on standby, ready to support people in clearing mud with the motto "clean up as soon as the water recedes".

NHAT LINH - TRUONG TRUNG - LE TRUNG - THANH NGUYEN - TRAN MAI

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