Even though it has not been particularly rainy in Hanoi, certain lanes and alleys in Cao Xa Ha Village, Duc Giang Commune are flooded, giving a chance to industrious vendors to set up temporary floating markets.
The current drainage canals for the village have been out of order, while the construction on newly-scheduled canals are slated for completion for at least two months. The current system is not sufficient to deal with all of the discharge from local households, causing environmental problems.
The temporary market in the village that is the most affected by the weather includes around a dozen pork and vegetable stalls. But their products are made slightly less attractive by the smell of wastewater from surrounding areas. Many do not trust the floating markets because a bit of contaminated water could easily splash onto food products by a careless passer-by.
Flooded alley
Preparing for stall displays
Unsanitary water
Households affected by dirty water
Drainage system under construction
A temporary market in a polluted area
Food stalls on the water
Pigs transported to vendors
Floating butchers
Cleaning animals in a flooded street
Attempts to keep water out of the market
Tenacious water
Food products in unsanitary environment