Hoi An Ancient Town is deeply submerged on October 27.
Floodwaters surged into Hoi An Ancient Town overnight from October 26 to the morning of October 27 after prolonged rainfall combined with water discharge from upstream hydropower plants, causing the Hoai River to overflow into the old streets.
By early October 27, major streets such as Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, and Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa were submerged under 1 to 1.5 metres of water. Outlying areas including Thanh Ha fish market and Thanh Ha pottery village were completely cut off.
Thanh Ha Market
Ly Hoang Nam, a 62-year-old resident of Hoi An, said the Hoai River rose rapidly during the night, inundating homes and shops. “We stayed up all night moving our belongings upstairs to keep them safe,” he said. “Many residents in the deeper areas are using boats to travel, buy food, and fetch drinking water.”
In An Hoi quarter, where many homestays and hotels are located, floodwaters also reached up to 1.5 metres. Lodging facilities rushed to evacuate guests to safer areas amid fears of rising water levels and prolonged power outages.
Nguyen Lanh, an employee at a local hotel, said: “We quickly moved our guests to safer places as the water kept rising. It was too dark and dangerous last night, so we had to wait until morning to transport them by boat.”
Anna, a tourist from Australia, said she was surprised by how quickly the floodwaters rose. “Hotel staff helped us evacuate by boat to a dry area. It’s quite an unforgettable experience in Hoi An,” she said.
Tourists are evacuated from flooded hotels in Hoi An on October 27.
According to Hoi An Ward authorities, the water level at 4 am on October 27 reached 1.78 metres and is expected to surpass the third warning level within the next 12 to 24 hours.
Local authorities have cordoned off flooded areas and warned residents to avoid deep or fast-moving water. If flooding persists, evacuation plans will be expanded to protect lives and property.
