September 25, 2024
HANOI – More than ten days after the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi and its aftermath, many low-lying communes in Mỹ Đức District, Hà Nội, remain heavily submerged, severely impacting the lives of local residents.
Large areas of crops have been lost and hundreds of households, with thousands of people, have been forced to evacuate their flooded homes.
One of the major concerns is that the prolonged flooding has led to the decomposition of various organisms, causing significant environmental pollution and posing a serious risk of disease outbreaks, which could threaten the health of the community even after the water recedes.
The water continues to disrupt daily life in Phú Hiền Village, Hợp Thanh Commune. PHOTO: VNA/VNS//VIET NAM NEWS
Authorities in An Phú deploy 10 pumps to drain water in Đồng Chiêm Village. PHOTO: VNA/VNS//VIET NAM NEWS
Streets and alleys in Đồng Chiêm Village remain submerged and the only way around is by boat. PHOTO: VNA/VNS//VIET NAM NEWS
Water vessels have become the primary mode of transport in flooded areas. PHOTO: VNA/VNS//VIET NAM NEWS
Pollution from waste and crops increases the risk of disease outbreaks. PHOTO: VNA/VNS//VIET NAM NEWS