The Ministry of Industry and Trade advised residents to remain calm and cooperate with government agencies and authorities in repairing damages and storing essential goods. They also recommended against excessive hoarding to ensure sufficient supply for areas severely affected by the storm. According to the Domestic Market Department, the supply of goods in areas not affected by floods and isolation remains stable, and prices at modern distribution systems are kept steady.
The Flood “Engulfs” Hundreds of Households in Thanh Hoa
The relentless downpour from the remnants of Storm No. 3 and the influx of water from Hoa Binh province have wreaked havoc in Thanh Hoa’s Thach Thanh district. A staggering 172 households are now reeling from the floods. In Kim Tan town alone, 100 households comprising 423 individuals find themselves in a dire situation, with floodwaters reaching depths of 1.2 to 1.5 meters, cutting them off from the outside world.
[Infographic] Flood Levels in the Northern Regions Over the Next 24 Hours
There is a high risk of flooding in the low-lying areas along the river banks in the provinces of Lang Son, Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa. In addition, the threat of flash floods and landslides looms over the mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam and Thanh Hoa province.
Urgent Action Needed: Recovering from Typhoon No. 3 and the Subsequent Floods, Landslides, and Flash Floods.
“Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade, Nguyen Hong Dien, has issued an urgent directive, numbered 6929/CD-BCT, on the 11th of September 2024, addressing the critical issue of mitigating the aftermath of the recent typhoon, labeled as Typhoon Number 3, and its ensuing floods, landslides, and flash floods that have wreaked havoc across the nation.”