Following the aftermath of Typhoon No. 10, heavy rainfall persisted for two consecutive days, September 29-30, in northern provinces. Combined with water flowing from upstream, the Red River’s water level rose rapidly. By the afternoon of October 2, numerous riverside residential areas were deeply submerged, almost entirely engulfed by water.
On the morning of October 2, the Northern Hydrometeorological Center reported that the water level in the Red River had peaked and was slowly receding. At 7 a.m., the river’s water level in Hanoi was recorded at 9.52m (above the first warning level) and was changing slowly.
This situation left numerous houses under Long Biên Bridge deeply submerged, while the midstream area became completely isolated.
The rental neighborhood under Long Biên Bridge was submerged in water, forcing most residents to relocate as daily life became impossible.
Water levels here typically ranged from 40 – 50cm, with some areas reaching up to 1m.
“During heavy rainfall, to ensure my family’s safety, I stay with acquaintances. When the weather clears, I return to clean up,” shared Sister Sáu, a resident of the rental neighborhood under Long Biên Bridge.
Sister Sáu is seen sweeping water out of her house, hoping it will recede soon so she and her neighbors can return to normal life.
Residents of this rental area are accustomed to annual flooding. However, everyone was taken aback by the severe impact of Typhoon Bualoi.
Grandma Nan, a resident of the neighborhood under Long Biên Bridge, said, “Many households have moved out for safety as the water rose too high. I have no relatives, so I stay here.”
Due to inaccessible flooded homes, many residents set up temporary living spaces at the entrance of the rental area.
Not far away, the midstream area of the Red River, home to many residents along with crops and livestock, was also submerged by floodwaters.
Some areas were submerged up to the rooftops.
The entrance to the midstream area via Alley 76 An Dương (Hồng Hà Ward) was also deeply submerged, making travel extremely difficult.
Previously, residents accessed the midstream area mainly by motorcycle or car. However, with water levels rising to 3-4m in some places, they now rely on boats and rafts for transportation.
Some midstream residents reported that the rapid rise in water levels caught many off guard, causing significant damage to crops and property.
Sister Trang, a midstream resident, said, “Initially, everyone thought the water would only rise to the windows and then recede. But it ended up submerging the entire roof. All our belongings were damaged, even though we had just renovated after last year’s Typhoon Yagi.”
Sister Trang and her daughter struggled to rescue their dogs by swimming them into the house.
Residents use personal boats and rafts to move belongings to higher ground.
Rising floodwaters severely damaged all household belongings.
Many residents remain in their homes to safeguard their property.
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