Panoramic view of Red River flood at Long Bien and Chuong Duong bridges

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the water level of the Red River in Hanoi is rising rapidly, reaching alert level 1 in the next 12 hours; then it may reach alert level 2 in the next 24 hours.

Video and photo series of reporters recording the rising water level of the Red River (section through Hanoi) on the afternoon of September 10, 2024:

On September 10, the water level of the Red River through Hanoi rose, surpassing the historical mark of 1968.

On the alluvial plain at the foot of Long Bien bridge, many houses are submerged in water.

The local government is actively assisting people in evacuating.

The Red River and Duong River areas are at risk of flooding along the banks of Phuc Xa (Ba Dinh), Ngoc Lam ferry, both sides of Long Bien bridge, the foot of Nhat Tan bridge, Thang Long bridge, and behind Long Bien market.

People stopped on Long Bien bridge because they were surprised by the rising flood water.

In the next 24 hours, water levels on the Red River and Duong River will continue to rise rapidly.

On the morning of September 10, authorities stopped all trains passing through Long Bien Bridge, while other vehicles continued to operate normally.

On the same day, the Hanoi Department of Transport requested to restrict some vehicles from passing through Chuong Duong Bridge.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued a flood warning in Hanoi on the morning of September 10, 2024.

High water, strong currents, dangerous for passing ships.

Waterway activities on the Red River are being tightly controlled.

Flooding also occurred at the foot of Long Bien Bridge.

Hanoi City requests people not to go to flooded areas or areas at risk of landslides; not to collect firewood and floating objects on the river; not to go to dangerous areas such as areas with fast-flowing water, riverbanks or areas at risk of landslides.

People are advised to proactively take flood prevention measures to ensure safety of life and property.

People also need to regularly monitor flood warning bulletins on mass media; stay in touch, stay informed and comply with flood prevention measures as directed by local authorities.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned that many inner-city streets may be flooded 10-20 cm deep. Notably, some streets may be flooded deeper than 25-30 cm.

The Red River floodwaters are now approaching Chuong Duong and Long Bien bridges, warning of flooding risk in Hanoi.

Trung Nguyen/Tin Tuc Newspaper

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/toan-canh-lu-song-hong-tai-cau-long-bien-va-chuong-duong-20240910142154402.htm