Post-storm floods devastate crops, homes across northern Vietnam

  • Military forces join hand in reinforcing river embankment in Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
    Military forces join hand in reinforcing river embankment in Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
  • Military forces help evacuate people in Bo Ha commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
    Military forces help evacuate people in Bo Ha commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
  • Military forces join hand in reinforcing river embankment in Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
    Military forces join hand in reinforcing river embankment in Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province. VNA/Photo by courtesy
  • Van Ha ward in Bac Ninh province neighbouring Hanoi is deeply inundated. VNA/Photo by courtesy
    Van Ha ward in Bac Ninh province neighbouring Hanoi is deeply inundated. VNA/Photo by courtesy
  • Van Ha ward in Bac Ninh province neighbouring Hanoi is deeply inundated. VNA/Photo by courtesy
    Van Ha ward in Bac Ninh province neighbouring Hanoi is deeply inundated. VNA/Photo by courtesy
As of 5pm on October 8, heavy rains triggered by the aftermath of Typhoon Matmo had inundated and damaged nearly 22,600 ha of rice and crops, killed or swept away hundreds of thousands of livestock and poultry, and flooded close to 17,000 houses. Preliminary statistics from the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment showed that 16,918 houses were flooded, 1,608 were isolated, and 710 suffered severe damage. Thirteen people have been reported dead or missing, while seven others were injured. Localities are continuing to verify and update damage reports. VNA/Photo by courtesy

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