According to the Da Nang City Civil Defense Command, on the morning of October 30, the upstream - mid-stream water level of the Vu Gia - Thu Bon system had passed its peak and was slowly decreasing. The water level measured at 7am on the rivers all decreased, compared to last night. Specifically:
Vu Gia River: Hoi Duong 15.49m (under BD2: 0.01m); Ai Nghia 9.83m (above BD3: 0.83m).
Thu Bon River: Nong Son 16.44m (above BD3: 1.44m); Giao Thuy 9.40m (above BD3: 0.60m); Cau Lau 5.51m (above BD3: 1.51m); Hoi An 3.32m (above BD3: 1.32m).
Han River: Cam Le 3.17m (above BD3: 0.67m).
Tam Ky River: 2.73m (above BD3: 0.03m).
According to the Central Hydrometeorological Station, in the next 6/12 hours, floods on Vu Gia - Thu Bon will continue to recede slowly, remaining above level 2; the Han River and Thu Bon at Cau Lau and Hoi An will remain above level 3; the Tam Ky River will remain above level 2.
In the next 1224 hours, floods will generally decrease further: Vu Gia - Thu Bon downstream will go down to above level 2; Cau Lau, Hoi An will continue to around level 3; Tam Ky river will return to level 1.
At the same time, the cloud pockets off the coast of Quang Ngai - Hue weakened, intermittent rain, and sometimes the sun was out - a favorable signal for drainage.
To date, initial damage in Da Nang: 7 deaths, 21 injuries; 50 collapsed houses, 94 damaged houses; 415.78 hectares of crops were flooded and buried; more than 1,880m of traffic roads were damaged, about 62,845m3 of rock and soil spilled onto many key routes. More than 67,000 households are still flooded and isolated.
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Tran Nam Hung City has directed forces to focus on access, water supply - food for isolated areas; promptly handling cases of illness and death; at the same time, inspecting and restoring traffic to bring people to safe places when conditions permit.
In Dai Loc commune, Ms. Nguyen Thi Luu, 62 years old, standing in front of a house flooded almost to the roof, emotionally said:
I have never seen the water rise so quickly and high. In 1964 there was a major flood, but this year the water level has exceeded that mark. In just a few hours, the water overflowed all the furniture. Now that we heard that the water had begun to recede, everyone hoped that the sky would clear up quickly, the river would soon soothe to clean up, re-sow rice, and restore life".
Although the water is receding, the risk of local deep flooding still exists in low-lying areas along rivers and low-lying urban areas. People are advised to continue to follow evacuation instructions, limit travel through flooded and landslide areas; proactively clean up and disinfect when the water recedes to soon stabilize their daily activities.
Localities maintain 24/7 duty, review vulnerable points, prepare rescue vehicles, ensure electricity and water safety, gradually restore production and people's infrastructure.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms and floods have caused many deaths, missing and injuries; 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.
Please send any help to: Golden Heart Social Society Fund, 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:
