Rising water level caused many ornamental tree growing areas in Phu Thuong peach village, Nhat Tan and Tu Lien kumquat village to be severely flooded. The trees were submerged in water for several days, causing root rot and mass die-offs, leaving many households with long-standing traditional livelihoods empty-handed.
On September 14, the Youth Union and the Communication Development Centre of the Vietnam News Agency visited and supported flood-affected residents in the northern province of Phu Tho.
The water level of the Red River in Hanoi has dropped to 10.39 meters, falling below the second flood alert threshold of 10.5 meters. Consequently, the Hanoi Command for Search, Rescue, and Natural Disaster Prevention has lifted the second flood alert for both the Red and Duong rivers.
Typhoon Yagi has triggered severe flooding across multiple regions, leaving communities grappling with the aftermath.
Since last night through this morning (September 11, 2024), the Red River's water level in Hanoi has continued to rise, surpassing alert level 2 and threatening the safety of vulnerable dike sections in the capital.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged Bac Giang province's authorities to balance disaster recovery efforts with maintaining economic activity, especially in industrial zones, as the province is a key industrial hub in northern Vietnam.
In recent days, Typhoon Yagi has inflicted severe damage across several northern provinces, disrupting the economy, society, and daily life for local residents. Authorities are working closely with communities to swiftly address the storm’s aftermath.
