Mr. Vo Huy Hoang (32 years old, resident of Tay Nha Trang ward) was just brought out by rescue forces after 2 days of being submerged in flood water - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
Two days in the flood, discovered by rescue team
At 11pm on November 20, Mr. Vo Huy Hoang (32 years old, resident of Tay Nha Trang ward) trembled and said that he had just been brought out by rescue forces after two days of being submerged in flood water .
Mr. Hoang said that for the past two days he had nothing left to eat at home. He survived by drinking spring water and continuously calling for help from authorities.
"By the evening of November 23, my phone was soaked in water so I couldn't continue calling for help. Luckily, a rescue team discovered me and took me out," said Mr. Hoang.
Late on November 21, Khanh Hoa Provincial Military Command rescued an elderly man isolated in a flooded area on October 23rd Street (West Nha Trang Ward) - Photo: Khanh Hoa Provincial Military Command
Food support for hundreds of passengers stranded in old Phu Yen
The railway traffic was paralyzed, forcing thousands of people to stop mid-journey, waiting for the water to recede. By the morning of November 21, at Tuy Hoa Station, many trains were forced to wait for days because of the rising water. Although tired and impatient, passengers still felt warmed by the support of the railway industry.
Ms. Tran Thi Thanh, a passenger from Quang Tri , said: “I took train SE4 to Quang Tri, but had to stop here because the water was too high. I just hope the water recedes quickly so that people can travel without suffering. I was supported with food and water during my stay here.”
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Minh, a passenger from Ho Chi Minh City, said: "I traveled from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, but had to wait 48 hours at Tuy Hoa station. It would be dangerous to go when the water rises, so I had to wait. I thank the station for providing enough food and water for passengers."
Mr. Le Quang Vinh, Director of Phu Khanh Railway Exploitation Branch, said that due to prolonged rain and floods, many passengers were stranded at Tuy Hoa (Dak Lak) and Dieu Tri (Gia Lai) stations. As of this morning, the trains had not yet moved, thousands of affected passengers returned their tickets, while the remaining passengers were provided with free meals and drinks at the station waiting room.
“The floods have eroded many railway lines and washed away rocks on the tracks. We are transporting boulders to fix the problem. Once the repairs are complete, the trains can depart because the water has started to recede,” said Mr. Vinh.
On Highway 1, a long line of vehicles stretched for dozens of kilometers to avoid the flood. Many drivers were given shelter in their homes or temporarily took shelter in their cars.
Many trains had to stop at Tuy Hoa station - Photo: THAO THUONG
Passengers wait for the train to depart again at Tuy Hoa station - Photo: THAO THUONG
On National Highway 1, through Binh Kien ward, many trucks are still lined up waiting for the water to recede - Photo: THAO THUONG
Rescue teams from southern provinces have difficulty accessing flooded areas in Phu Yen due to landslides on mountain passes.
From the early morning of November 21, the rescue team of Lam Dong Provincial Police transported 3 canoes and had to temporarily stop at the foot of Co Ma Pass, Dai Lanh Commune (Khanh Hoa).
According to the forces on duty here, because there are many large landslides on Co Ma and Ca passes, the slopes are open, so it is not possible to risk allowing cars and tractor-trailers to pass.
The tunnels are also temporarily closed due to flooding. Currently, the rescue team of Lam Dong Provincial Police is waiting for further instructions to find a way to approach the old Phu Yen flood area.
The rescue team of Lam Dong Provincial Police transported 3 canoes and had to stop at the foot of Co Ma Pass, Dai Lanh Commune (Khanh Hoa) - Photo: Duc Trong
Northern Khanh Hoa continues to have heavy to very heavy rain, in some places over 300mm
On the morning of November 21, Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station continued to issue a forecast of heavy rain in the province. According to Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station, the total rainfall from 1:00 a.m. on November 20 to 1:00 a.m. on November 21, generally in the northern part of the province is 100 - 250mm, in the south 20 - 60mm, in some places higher such as Dai Lanh 451.2mm, Hoa Son Lake 529.0mm...
From the early morning of November 21 to the early morning of November 23, Khanh Hoa province continued to have moderate to heavy rain, especially in the North, some places had very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall in the North is generally from 100-200mm, in some places over 300mm; in the South of the province is generally from 70-120mm, in some places over 150mm. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Warning of the risk of heavy rain.
Communes and wards including Van Ninh, Dai Lanh, Tay Ninh Hoa, Dong Ninh Hoa, Khanh Vinh, Tay Khanh Vinh, Dien Khanh, Nha Trang, Cam Lam, Cam Ranh, Khanh Son, Tay Khanh Son have total rainfall from 100-200mm, in some places over 300mm.
Communes and wards including: Thuan Bac, Ninh Hai, Bac Ai, Ninh Son, Phan Rang, Ninh Phuoc, Thuan Nam, have total rainfall from 70-120mm, some places over 150mm. Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station also warned that during the day and night of November 23, the North of the province will continue to have moderate rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall in the North is commonly 20-40mm, some places higher than 60mm.
Flood in Dinh Ninh Hoa River is slowly decreasing, likely to rise again
On the morning of November 21, Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station issued an urgent flood warning on Dinh Ninh Hoa River. In the past 12 hours, the flood has been slowly decreasing, the water level at 3:00 a.m. on November 21 at the following stations: at Duc My station it was 15.95m, 0.45m above alarm level 1, at Ninh Hoa hydrological station it was 6.38m, 0.68m above alarm level 3, 0.20m lower than the historical flood in 1986 (6.58m).
Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station also forecasts that if Da Ban Lake, Suoi Trau Lake, and EaKrongRou Lake continue to discharge water combined with the current rainfall, the Dinh Ninh Hoa River basin is likely to reach 50-100mm, and in some places over 150mm/24 hours in the next 24 hours.
Flood warning in communes and wards including: Ninh Hoa, Nam Ninh Hoa, Bac Ninh Hoa, Dong Ninh Hoa, Tan Dinh, Hoa Tri, Hoa Thang, ...., Maximum flood level: from 1.0m to 2.0m, in low-lying areas, flooding can be deeper than 3.0m.
Beware of flash floods and landslides. Pay attention to safety when passing through spillways. Flood risk warning level is level 3.
Ba River Hydropower Plant reduces flood discharge
The parameters of Song Ba Ha Hydropower Reservoir at 6:00 a.m. on November 21 were 3,580 m³/s of water flowing into the reservoir. At this time, the plant discharged a total of 3,564 m³/s downstream (including spillway discharge of 3,400 m³/s and operation of 164 m³/s).
Dozens of people were evacuated from deep flooded areas in Dak Lak.
Police rescue a group of 20 households at 11pm - Photo: MINH ANH
As of 11 p.m. on November 20, rescue forces of Dak Lak Provincial Police were still wading through floodwaters all night, approaching and rescuing people trapped in Phu Tho, My Trung, My Thuan Trong, Phu Thuan villages (Hoa Thinh commune) and Hoa Dong commune (old).
Many people have been taken to the commune Party Committee headquarters and solid houses in the area. Currently, many deeply flooded areas in the East of the province have been approached and controlled. An inflatable boat has brought more than 20 people to the center of Hoa Thinh commune, providing safety assistance before continuing to rescue those still trapped.
That same evening, the Provincial Police coordinated with other units to establish a Working Group using a canoe, equipment and necessities to support Hoa Thinh and Hoa My communes from the night of November 20.
The Chief of Duc Binh Commune Police is the Head of the Working Group (Phone: 0868.757.333/0988.661.455) to coordinate and communicate directly. Rescue work is still being urgently deployed because many areas are still isolated, floodwaters are flowing rapidly, and the elderly and children need urgent support.
There were many calls for help at night, people showed each other how to take shelter and get supplies.
By dawn on November 21, on social networks, a series of distress statuses continued to appear, calling on authorities to help bring people in flooded areas to safety.
In Dien Khanh commune and Tay Nha Trang ward, many families were stuck in attics or on roofs for the past two nights, waiting for rescue and posting location information on local groups.
It is not difficult to come across status lines of "the whole family sat on the roof for 2 hopeless nights", or many families with elderly people, children and even dead people who have not been rescued.
Due to the large volume of reports, many areas are still inaccessible, people have begun to share ways to protect themselves.
Teacher Pham Vu Thanh An - teacher at Vo Van Ky Secondary School - shared on his personal page ways to protect himself before the authorities arrive to rescue him. Specifically, choosing the highest position in the house with a height of at least 2m, or taking advantage of what is available to make a buoy, finding ways to keep the body warm...
Some other social media accounts also suggested rescue methods such as not providing cooked rice because it can spoil easily, and things that should be provided are raincoats, instant bread, essential oils, or fever-reducing medicine...
In addition, some units, hotels, and schools have also posted information about free accommodation. Tuoi Tre Online has compiled a number of locations as follows: The old Olympic Hotel on Phan Boi Chau Street (Dam Market) Nha Trang; Au Lac Thinh Convention Center, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street (Nha Trang Ward); CCT Hotel (86a Tran Phu and Ruby Hotel (14 Tran Phu) Nha Trang; Vo Van Ky Secondary School Nha Trang; SSH07, SSH08 Ha Quang 1 Apartment (Nam Nha Trang Ward)
People evacuated to live at SSH08 apartment building, Ha Quang 1 urban area, Nam Nha Trang ward - Photo from Facebook NGOC HANH
Teacher volunteered to help find people
Putting aside the joy of Teachers' Day, at 11:00 p.m. on November 20, Ms. Nguyen Nguyen Kim Khuong (45 years old, teacher at Vinh Hiep Primary School, Tay Nha Trang Ward) was present at the field tent set up by the army at Ngoc Hoi intersection (Tay Nha Trang Ward), assisting the authorities in searching for people isolated in floodwaters.
Under the dim light of an electric generator, she sat diligently recording information from people whose relatives were stranded in the flooded area.
"My house is in an area that is not flooded. In recent days, Nha Trang has been flooded heavily. Seeing the hardships of the people, I want to contribute my little effort to help the authorities quickly bring the isolated people to safety as quickly as possible," said Ms. Khuong.
Ms. Nguyen Nguyen Kim Khuong recorded each line of information from people asking for help in finding relatives isolated by floodwaters - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
The paper is filled with addresses, phone numbers, and names of people stranded in the flooded area - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
Nearly midnight, dozens of people were still waiting at the gathering area for people rescued from flooded areas, everyone hoping their loved ones would be brought out as soon as possible because the floodwaters were rising again - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
A group of Russian tourists participated in rescue operations in flooded areas in Tay Nha Trang ward - Photo: NGUYEN HOANG
Dak Lak people join hands to help flood victims
In the evening of the same day, relief forces brought food and necessities to Hoa My commune - MINH PHUONG
During the heavy rain on the evening of November 20, in the deeply flooded area of Hoa My commune, more than 10 people were actively transporting bread, water and necessities to prepare to put them on rescue boats to help dozens of people in My Phu village.
This area has been heavily flooded since yesterday and as of this afternoon the water has not receded. Ms. Nguyen Thi Yen Linh (Tan Yen village, Ea Ly commune) said that since yesterday afternoon, almost the whole commune has contributed to prepare goods, boats, and trucks to support the people.
"Since last night, we have sent down 4 boats. This morning we went to the market to cook, and wrapped nearly 1,000 banh chung and banh tet. Milk, water, and other necessities have also been gathered into gifts to continue the relief work," Linh shared.
Mr. Do Chau Thanh (Hoa Thinh commune) said that thanks to the call from social media groups, the number of people participating in relief has increased from 10 to more than 50. His group divided into 3 areas including Hoa Thinh, Hoa My and Son Hoa, assigning tasks to bring relief goods to people as quickly as possible.
The role of the commune cadres has also been clearly promoted. Captain Trinh Lam Hieu (Son Thanh Commune Police) said that since yesterday, the commune forces have coordinated with provincial agencies to carry out rescue and relief work. Isolated people have been brought to safety, and meals, clean water and necessities have been delivered to the people.
The army mobilized over 7,700 officers and soldiers to help people.
On the evening of November 20, according to information from the Office of the National Civil Defense Steering Committee, on November 20, the Ministry of National Defense mobilized 7,735 officers and soldiers, 320 cars, 44 boats, 2 flycams, and 3 service dogs to support and help people in the Central provinces overcome the consequences of floods.
According to the report of the National Civil Defense Steering Committee, there are currently 6 landslide points, 4 points still flooded from 0.2-0.5m in Quang Tri; 109 landslide points, traffic roads (in Da Nang: 25 points, Quang Ngai: 75 points, Gia Lai: 3 points, Dak Lak: 6 points); 213 points are still flooded (Da Nang city: 20 points, Gia Lai: 23 points, Dak Lak: 153 points, Khanh Hoa: 17 points)...
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