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Hanoi district still faces serious flooding
  • | dtinews.vn | October 17, 2017 11:02 AM
Many households in Hanoi’s outlying district of Chuong My are facing the serious flooding after the recent heavy rains.

This is the fifth day the households in Bui Xa Village, Xuan Mai Commune have experienced the flooding following the recent torrential rains.

Many families have to use oil lamps due to the power cuts while their houses are still inundated.

Bui Van Nghi’s family is among dozens of local households without electricity

Her family’s dinner under an oil lamp

Her family had to move to another place some days ago due to the serious flooding

Despite having electricity, Nguyen Van Hieu’s house is under water

  

  

According to local residents, their area often faces floods every rainy season, but this year has been the most serious. 


People have to travel by boat


People find ways to ensure safety for their poultry

 


The flooding is expected to last for another two to three days. Local people now need clean water and food

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