According to statistics, on October 7, the common rainfall in Cao Bang was from 120 - 200mm, especially in the areas of Can Yen measuring stations 203.4mm, Luong Thong 1,200.1mm (Can Yen), Hong An 225.8mm, Truong Luong 211.4mm.
Floods in large rivers and streams exceed alert level 3, at 11pm on October 7, floods on the Bang River at Bang Giang station, Cao Bang province peaked at 185.79m, exceeding the historical flood level in 1986 by 0.95m. This water level also exceeded the record set by floodwaters caused by the circulation of storm No. 10 on October 1 (185.22m).
Thus, in just over the first 10 days of October, Cao Bang people have suffered severe floods twice, the flood after the flood was higher than the previous flood, the water flow was stronger and more dangerous.
Floods have killed 1 person (in Lung Poi hamlet) due to landslides buried, 2 people injured; over 7,000 houses were damaged, affected by flooding, of which 208 houses were affected by landslides; 9 schools were flooded, affected...
Heavy rain and widespread flooding have caused many roads to be eroded, flooded, and 5 bridges to be damaged. The dam in Lung Lan hamlet (Quang Trung commune) collapsed with a dam embankment about 10m long, about 3m high, 0.3m wide...
According to the actual records of PV on the evening of October 7, a series of central streets such as Kim Dong, Cu Street, Hoang Nhu, Be Van Dan, Xuan Truong, Hoang Dinh Giong were all cut off and isolated by floodwaters.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa (Thuc Phan ward) - shared: "I went to the flower garden to park my motorbike, but the flood rose too fast, I could not return. The furniture in the house is on the first floor."
On the afternoon of October 7, the floodwaters almost capsized the boat and swept away the rescue team. Fortunately, everyone was safe afterwards.
It is known that from the night of October 7 to the morning of October 8, the provincial police force and the provincial Military Command established many rescue teams to reinforce in the localities.
In order to respond and promptly support people affected by natural disasters, People's Committees at all levels have organized a review of dangerous areas at high risk of landslides and floods, mobilized the evacuation and relocation of 254 households from dangerous areas in Phuc Hoa, Co Ba, Minh Tam, Yen Tho, Ly Bon, Nam Quang communes...
At the same time, activate the on-duty regime, set up guard posts at vulnerable points, prepare rescue vehicles...
Previously, the Head of the Civil Defense Command issued Official Dispatch No. 25/CD-UBND dated October 4, 2025 of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Cao Bang province on proactively responding to storm No. 11 to direct departments and branches of the People's Committees of communes and wards to resolutely implement response measures; especially thoroughly grasp the operation of emergency hydropower dams to lower the water level of reservoirs to the dead water level before 12:00 on October 6, 2025 to ensure flood prevention in flood discharge operations.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms No. 8, 9.10 (Bualoi) and floods caused by the storm have killed, left missing, and injured 165 people; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the northern mountainous provinces and the central provinces are struggling to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property due to floods and thunderstorms.
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
All help please send to: The socialist fund of the golden heart, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at VietinBank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - At Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - At BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
