HCMC – Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding across low-lying areas of Hue City, with water levels reaching up to five meters in some locations, forcing local authorities to carry out emergency evacuations of over 500 households.
By midday on November 17, persistent downpours had inundated several wards and communes, significantly disrupting daily life for residents. In Phong Dien Ward, the deepest flooding was recorded in Phu Kinh, Phong Thu, Huynh Truc, Dong Thai, and Hung Thai neighborhoods, where water levels ranged from 4.5 to five meters.
Phong My Market and Dong Thai neighborhood were submerged under 2.5 meters of water. Other areas in the ward, including Vinh Nguyen, Trach Ta, Huynh Lien, and An Thon, experienced flooding of 0.5 to 0.8 meter. Provincial roads and inter-village routes were also affected, with water levels between 0.5 and 2.5 meters, causing localized disruptions.
The chairman of Phong Dien Ward People’s Committee said that 173 households had been affected by floods reaching 2–2.5 meters. Local authorities have evacuated 129 households, totaling 381 people.
Earlier in the morning, emergency teams in Binh Dien Commune assisted in evacuating residents isolated by rapidly rising waters in An Vinh Village. Similarly, A Luoi 2 Commune authorities relocated over 130 residents from areas prone to landslides and flash floods to safer locations.
The City Civil Defense Command reported that by midday, water levels at the Kim Long station on the Huong River reached 2.85 meters, 0.65 meter below alert level 3. On the Bo River at Phu Oc station, water levels rose to 4.88 meters, exceeding alert level 3 by 0.38 meters. Forecasts indicate that river levels are likely to continue rising due to ongoing heavy rain.
Hue City authorities have instructed localities to implement the four onsite principle, ensuring the readiness of personnel, vehicles, and essential supplies to support affected residents. Authorities have also issued warnings for people living downstream of the Huong and Bo Rivers to elevate their belongings, park vehicles on higher ground, and avoid crossing flooded low-water passes.
More than 8,000 military and armed forces personnel are on standby, ready to join rescue operations if necessary.
