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The central city of Hue, renowned for its ancient imperial citadel, has been enduring the flooding that has not been seen in over 25 years.
This devastating flood surpassed recent major ones, including those in 2020 and 2023. Water levels on the Bo River (the main river in Hue) reached a new high of 5.25 meters, just above the 2020 peak of 5.24 meters.
On the Huong River, the flood crest reached a peak of 5.05 meters. This flood caused the Hue Imperial Citadel to be deeply submerged, with the large volume of water directly affecting the inner Forbidden City.
The citadel served as the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty for 143 years (1802-1945). Construction started in 1805 during Emperor Gia Long’s rule and was finished in 1832 under Emperor Minh Mang. The citadel is a key part of the Complex of Hue Monuments, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
In the aftermath of the flood, all forces in Hue are working hard to clear mud and debris to restore life, including business and tourism activities, as quickly as possible.
An aerial view of the entire imperial citadel in Hue City submerged in a vast expanse of floodwater – PHOTOS: HIEU TRUONGThe road leading to Noon Gate, the citadel’s main entrance, disappears beneath the floodwatersThe bridge connecting the exterior to the Quang Duc Gate of the Imperial Citadel is deeply submergedResidential areas inside the citadel are heavily floodedHuong River’s banks are completely overflowing with floodwatersSong Huong Theatre, a prominent landmark in Hue City, looks like an isolated islandDa Vien Islet is nearly fully submerged by the swollen Huong RiverThe Imperial Flag Tower is surrounded by the raging floodwatersWater levels rise high across the streets within the Hue Imperial CitadelSome local residents manage to move their vehicles to the higher ground along the Citadel walls for safetyThe citadel is encircled on all four sides by floodwatersLe Duan Street, one of the city’s main arterial roads, is almost invisibleDespite high water levels flooding many parts of the Forbidden City, the Thai Hoa Palace, where the king held events, remains tall and majesticThe system of protective moats and the park that separate the citadel from residential areas have also disappeared under the floodwaters
