Yen Bai Province has been facing heavy rain after Typhoon Yagi. In addition, local hydropower powers have discharged water, worsening the situation.
The water level of the Red River in Yen Bai is sharply rising, submerging many streets, including Hong Ha and Nguyen Thai Hoc in Yen Bai City (Photo by Hoang Duc)
Many households have been evacuated to ensure safety with the support of police and military forces
The water level of the Red River as been forecasted to continue increasing in the next 12 hours.
The districts of Mu Cang Chai, Tram Tau, Van Chan, Van Yen, Tran Yen, Luc Yen, Yen Binh, and Yen Bai City have been submerged. Hundreds of houses have been submerged and damaged, and more than 610 hectares of crops have been affected.
The provinces of Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Lao Cai and Bac Kan are in the same situation.
Lots of streets in Thai Nguyen City are being flooded (Photo by Thai Nguyen Radio and Television Station)
Many cars in Thai Nguyen flooded (Photo by Thai Nguyen Radio and Television Station)
The Cau River's water level is rising, threatening nearby residential areas. Local authorities have evacuated hundreds of households.
Many areas in Lao Cai Province, including Sapa Town, have been hit hard by inundation and flash floods.
