Local authorities, alongside police and military forces in the northern region, swiftly launched flood response and relief operations to support communities most severely impacted.
In Thai Nguyen Province, torrential rain overnight on October 6 caused extensive flooding, significantly raising the water level of the Cau River. Nearly all six central wards of the province were submerged.
By the morning of October 7, the Provincial Military Command and Police had mobilised personnel to the worst-hit areas, assisting residents in dealing with the aftermath and providing timely aid to isolated households.
Several provincial roads, including routes 251, 252B, and 253, were inundated, rendering them impassable. Landslides on slopes further obstructed traffic. The provincial Department of Construction instructed road management units to deploy manpower and machinery to temporarily clear the affected routes.
Local authorities, alongside police and military forces in the northern region, swiftly launched flood response and relief operations to support communities most severely impacted.
Nguyen Dang Binh, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Party Committee, urged localities to strictly manage traffic, conduct thorough reviews of residential areas, identify risks promptly, and assist residents in evacuating from hazardous zones.
He also called for proactive preparation of personnel, equipment, food, and essential supplies to ensure no isolated individuals were left without shelter or sustenance.
In Cao Bang Province, on the morning of October 7, the Bach Dang Hydropower Plant on the Hien River and the Binh Long Hydropower Plant on the Bang River began releasing water, causing river levels to rise rapidly.
Local armed forces promptly assisted residents in evacuating to safer locations.
Colonel Phuong Nam Ky, Political Commissar of the Cao Bang Provincial Military Command, reported that 827 officers and soldiers were mobilised, along with seven motorboats, 2,000 life buoys, and 1,500 life jackets to support flood relief efforts.
During his inspection of the response operations, Le Hai Hoa, Chairman of the Cao Bang Provincial People’s Committee, urged local authorities and units to actively help residents evacuate, safeguard property, and provide food, drinking water, and temporary shelter. He emphasised the importance of ensuring no shortages of essential supplies.
Flooding also affected many areas in Bac Ninh Province due to the continued impact of Typhoon Matmo.
Thanks to vigilant patrols and dike safety measures, authorities in Yen Dung Ward and supporting forces quickly identified a 40-metre landslide on the Tan Lieu dike. Machinery, materials, around 50 military personnel, police officers, militia, and over 70 residents were mobilised to repair the damage. Hundreds of sandbags filled with soil and sand, along with timber and bamboo stakes, were transported to reinforce the site and prevent further erosion.
According to Dang Cong Huong, Deputy Director of the Bac Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment, successive floods isolated 2,196 households (8,273 people) in Tho Ha and Yen Vien residential areas, and 55 households (195 people) in Thuong Lat.
To mitigate further flooding and landslides, authorities in Tay Yen Tu, Tuan Dao, Son Dong, Hop Thinh, and Yen The communes evacuated nearly 40 households to safety. Military units coordinated with local forces to use canoes to assist residents living near rivers, streams, and landslide-prone zones.
Mai Son, Standing Vice Chairman of the Bac Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, stressed that due to complex forecasts and rising floodwaters, all flood-prone areas must be reviewed and staff deployed accordingly. He also warned residents to avoid dangerous zones and highlighted the need for hourly communication with isolated areas, as well as the preparation of adequate food and essential supplies
