This morning (September 3rd), Typhoon Yagi entered the South China Sea, becoming the third storm of 2024. The typhoon is currently packing winds of up to 125 mph and is moving at a rapid speed of 15 km/h. Meteorologists predict that it could intensify further, with winds reaching up to 155 mph and higher gusts.
Concerned about the potential impact of the typhoon, many residents in Ha Tinh province took to the fields on September 3rd to harvest their rice crops earlier than planned.
Local farmers work swiftly to bring in the rice harvest, aware of the potential damage that the incoming typhoon could cause to their crops.
Despite the rice being slightly underripe, farmers are forced to harvest early due to the impending storm. They fear that heavy rains and strong winds could cause significant damage to their crops.
According to local farmers, although the rice is not yet fully mature, they have no choice but to harvest it early. They are concerned that the typhoon could bring heavy rains and strong winds, causing flooding and potential crop failure.
“In this area, heavy rains would lead to flooding, so we have to harvest the rice early,” shared a farmer from Huong Son district. “Even though the rice is not fully ripe, we have no choice but to cut it down and hope for the best. We can’t afford to wait and risk losing our entire crop.”
Despite the challenges of unpredictable weather this year, the rice yield has been exceptionally high. Farmers are relieved to be able to sell their early harvest at a profitable price of 85,000 VND per kg. The saying “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” rings true in this situation.
Taking advantage of the sunny weather, farmers are working diligently to bring in their rice harvest before the typhoon arrives, hoping to minimize potential losses.
A farmer carefully stacks freshly harvested rice stalks, ensuring they are protected from the elements until they can be processed.
The race against time as farmers work tirelessly to bring in their harvest before the typhoon makes landfall.
The atmosphere on the rice fields is one of urgency as farmers work swiftly to bring in their crops.
In Son Giang commune, Huong Son district, four combine harvesters are working simultaneously to bring in the rice harvest from a field spanning dozens of hectares. Local residents stand by to transport the harvested rice back to their homes.
A farmer takes a well-deserved break, leaning on his traditional conical hat. The hat not only protects him from the sun but also symbolizes the hard work and resilience of Vietnamese farmers.
Farmers in Huong Son district are rushing to harvest their rice crops before the typhoon hits. Despite the rice not being fully mature, they are forced to act quickly to minimize potential losses.
Taking advantage of the favorable weather, farmers in Huong Son district are working diligently to harvest their rice crops. Although the rice is not yet fully mature, they are forced to act quickly to avoid potential damage from the incoming typhoon.
Mr. Nguyen Tong Phong, Deputy Head of the Plant Protection and Cultivation Department of Ha Tinh province, shared that for the summer-autumn crop of 2024, the province cultivated nearly 45,000 hectares of rice, mainly with short-term varieties that have a growth period of 100-110 days. These varieties include Khang Dan 18, Khang Dan Mutation, Bac Thinh, BT09, Nep 98, Nep 87, ThienUu 8, BQ, HT1, PC6, TH3-3, TH3-5, and Xuan Mai. At this time, the focus is on harvesting the rice to minimize potential losses due to the typhoon and subsequent flooding.
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