The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued a warning that from September 10 to September 11, a major flood will occur on rivers in the Northern region. During this flood, the flood peak on small rivers in the northern mountainous provinces and rivers in the downstream areas of the Red River Delta - Thai Binh, coastal estuaries will reach alert level 2 - alert level 3, with some rivers above alert level 3.
Floods on rivers and streams cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, encroachment of river banks, many areas of floating flats in the middle of the river are deeply flooded, affecting activities such as waterway transportation, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's lives and socio-economic activities in the downstream areas of Lo River and Red - Thai Binh River.
Quang Binh people make lemongrass pork floss to send to people in the North
The flood water level in the lower reaches of the Red River - Thai Binh River remains high for many days, which can cause landslides along the river and affect the safety of the dikes along the Red River - Thai Binh Delta. In Hanoi, there is a warning of the risk of flooding in the middle and Red River banks in Tay Ho, Long Bien, Hoan Kiem and Gia Lam districts.
When natural disasters struck, the North witnessed beautiful images of humanity. People from all provinces and cities quickly joined hands to support their fellow countrymen in the flooded areas. When the fierce floodwaters swept away all hope, the people and local authorities did not hesitate to join hands to help their fellow countrymen.
Nghe An people wrap banh chung to send to flood victims in the North
Last night, many people in Da Nang did not sleep. They spent all night wrapping thousands of banh tet to send to the beloved North, which is struggling with the flood.
Since the flood affected people's lives, Thai Nguyen Provincial Police have mobilized more than 4,000 officers and soldiers; 1,035 patrol and rescue vehicles; 100 motorboats, rubber boats and over 500 life jackets, life buoys and medicines to evacuate and relocate people.
In the face of severe flooding, the spirit of mutual support of the community has been clearly demonstrated. By 4 p.m. on September 9, the authorities had safely evacuated 2,364 households, equivalent to about 10,000 people, to shelters. At the same time, a movement to donate and support people in flooded areas was widely launched.
Many people posted their goodwill to help flood victims on social media pages.
Accordingly, in Yen Bai City, Tung Duong Restaurant, Dong Tam Ward had many sisters in the Minh Tan Ward Women Entrepreneurs Association and some individuals in the City Women Entrepreneurs Club come together to prepare free meals for households affected by floods. Lunch was prepared as mixed fried rice; in the afternoon, there were lunch boxes.
Shining humanity in the storm
During the day, thousands of meals were delivered to people affected by floods in Hong Ha, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nam Cuong wards, and Hop Minh commune. And in the afternoon, 1,000 meals were delivered. Along with the meals delivered to people in flooded areas, the businesswomen also supported people with 100 cartons of purified water and 100 cartons of instant noodles with the desire to contribute a small part to share and help people in areas damaged by natural disasters.
Meals in Yen Bai with the wish to be delivered directly to people in flood-affected areas
Meanwhile, in the capital Hanoi, the Hanoi City Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Control issued a level II flood warning on the Red River at 11:30 p.m. on September 10, in the districts of Bac Tu Liem, Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Hai Ba Trung, Hoang Mai, Long Bien and Thanh Tri, Dong Anh, and Gia Lam.
Activities such as donating life jackets, food, medicine, necessities, cooking charity meals... were launched on social networking platforms such as Facebook, Zalo, Instagram... Immediately after information about the flood situation was announced, a series of personal accounts and volunteer groups called on the community to donate those essential items and after just a few hours, the message spread widely, receiving positive support.
Thousands of hot meals and essential gifts such as food, life jackets, and flashlights were delivered to those in need. Warmth and humanity spread, bringing faith and hope to those facing natural disasters.
Many "zero-dong truck" groups of individuals have been organized to transport necessities, boats, canoes or human resources to support. As of 6 p.m. on September 9, Thai Nguyen City had received relief aid of over 300 kg of dry food and hundreds of barrels of drinking water.
Trucks filled with food "supplies" for people
In the social network community groups of the people of Huong Son commune (My Duc district, Hanoi), the activity of calling for ferry transfers to support people in storm and flood areas continues to take place. In the coming days, the ferries will continue to be transferred to Thai Nguyen and Yen Bai provinces... to help people there overcome storms and floods and evacuate to safety.
Thanks to the cooperation of the online community and volunteer groups, severely affected households received timely support.
The image of the whole neighborhood working together to cook with the thought "we cannot let our people go hungry" is touching.
A representative of the Thai Nguyen Red Cross said that since the early morning of September 10, they have been continuously receiving support goods from donors, organizations, and groups across the provinces, including fresh water, milk, dry food, life jackets, and medical equipment. The unit is mobilizing high-chassis vehicles, canoes, boats, rafts, and rescue teams to transport relief goods to people in deeply flooded areas as soon as possible.
During the difficult days when floods devastated many areas, the spirit of mutual love of the community shone. Thanks to the cooperation of the online community and volunteer groups, the severely affected households received timely support. Each gift given was like a word of encouragement, giving them strength to overcome difficulties and soon stabilize their lives.
