On October 30th, after five consecutive days of heavy rainfall, the rain finally subsided in Da Nang City, with occasional glimpses of sunlight. However, severe flooding persists in many villages along the Vu Gia and Thu Bon rivers.
In Trung Dong village, Duy Xuyen district, floodwaters still engulf numerous homes, reaching nearly the rooftops. Residents report slow receding water levels. After days of flooding, depleted food supplies forced locals to row boats to higher ground in search of provisions.
Video: Severe flooding in Dien Ban ward, Da Nang City (Clip: Nguoi Quangnam)
In Dien Minh area, Dien Ban ward, many homes remain submerged under more than half their height. Similarly, in Cam Kim area (Hoi An Dong ward), floodwaters rise above head level in several locations.
Severe flooding in Cam Kim district
Mr. Nguyen Hao, Secretary of the Party Committee of Dai Loc district, stated that on October 30th, the rain had stopped in the district, and the water level of the Vu Gia River was receding but remained at level 3 alert. It is expected that by October 31st, the flooded areas in the district will be completely drained.
On October 30th, National Highway 1 passing through Xuan Phu district, Da Nang City, remained heavily flooded. Local residents and volunteer groups provided food, supplies, and drinking water to those affected by the floods.
Sunny weather, yet homes in Dien Ban ward, Da Nang City, remain deeply flooded (Photo: Nguoi Quangnam)
Nearby residents used small boats to collect supplies and distribute them to villagers. In more remote areas, police and military forces employed canoes and specialized boats to deliver provisions to isolated communities.
Since the morning of October 30th, rainfall in the mountainous districts of Da Nang has significantly decreased, leading to a substantial reduction in water flow to hydroelectric reservoirs.
At 2 PM on October 30th, the water flow into the Thu Bon River exceeded 2,000 m³/second, while the Vu Gia River received over 1,855 m³/second, a notable decrease compared to previous days. Currently, water levels in Da Nang’s rivers are slowly receding.
According to the Da Nang Civil Defense Command’s report on the morning of October 30th, heavy rainfall caused complete isolation of 10 districts, severe flooding in 29 districts, and affected 76,427 households. National Highway 1 and numerous transportation routes were cut off due to flooding and landslides.
As of the morning of October 30th, the disaster has claimed 7 lives, left 4 missing, and injured 21 individuals.
