Floodwaters have caused hundreds of houses in Tan Hoa to be submerged.
Speaking to Nguoi Lao Dong reporters on the morning of September 20, Mr. Truong Thanh Duan – Chairman of Tan Hoa Commune People’s Committee, Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province – said that Tan Hoa Commune is located in a “basin” terrain, surrounded by rocky mountains. In the past two days, heavy rains have caused water from upstream rivers and streams to flow down, resulting in hundreds of houses being submerged.
According to preliminary statistics, as of 10 am today, the floods have caused more than 400 houses in Tan Hoa to be submerged in 0.5 – 2m of water. Early this morning, the floodwaters rose to nearly 2 meters, completely isolating Tan Hoa from the outside world. Currently, the water level continues to rise, and the rain shows no signs of stopping.
Unlike previous years, when household belongings and appliances were submerged and washed away, this year’s serious flood situation was anticipated by local authorities after Storm No. 4. Residents had prepared their belongings and valuables, moving them to stilt houses to ensure safety.
Stilt houses – an initiative that has been implemented for many years in Tan Hoa – help residents adapt to floods. When the water rises, the houses will automatically float with the water level, ensuring the safety of people and property inside.
Mr. Duan said that the commune has more than 700 households, and the residents here are used to “living with floods.” Especially with the stilt houses, the locals have proactively coped with the situation, minimizing property damage.
“Instead of having to evacuate to the mountains or face the risk of losing their property as in previous years, the residents can now rest assured to live in the flooded area. Since yesterday, the authorities have informed the residents to evacuate, move their belongings, and prepare food and water to the stilt houses, so there is no worry about hunger and thirst for a few days,” Mr. Duan informed Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper.
The water level continues to rise with no signs of stopping.
Stilt houses adapt to the “living with floods” model in Tan Hoa.
The livestock pens of the residents were flooded up to the roof.
Many houses are submerged in floodwaters.
Residents have safely moved to stilt houses to avoid the flood.
In October 2023, Tan Hoa village, Tan Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district, Quang Binh province was honored as the “Best Tourism Village” by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
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