VOV.VN - Heavy flooding overnight on July 22 in central Nghe An province’s Muong Xen commune forced residents to evacuate, as the Nam Mo river surged and inundated homes and roads.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 1 — By the morning of July 23, many mountainous areas throughout Nghe An remain deeply submerged in floodwaters

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 2 — Rapidly rising river waters force many residents to abandon their homes and belongings as they evacuate themselves to safety.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 3 — The rising waters in the Nam Mo river on the night of July 22 flood large parts of Muong Xen, prompting a nighttime evacuation by locals.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 4 — Authorities of Muong Xen commune mobilise their army, police, and militia forces in order to assist residents in evacuating to safety as floodwaters rise.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 5 — Residents build makeshift rafts and wade through the floodwater in order to reach safer ground.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 6 — According to local officials, at around 7 p.m. on July 22, the water levels on the Nam Mo river begin to swell, causing dozens of riverside households in the old Muong Xen town to experience severe flooding, leading to urgent overnight evacuations.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 7 — As floodwaters surge, many residents could only watch helplessly as their properties and livestock are swept away, with locals being unable to move them to safety in time

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 8 — The rising waters on the Lam river through Nhung village in Tam Quang commune also trigger flooding on National Highway 7A.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 9 — Tam Quang Border Station co-ordinates efforts with the local authorities to deploy forces to provide timely assistance and ensure safety for residents when traveling on National Highway 7A.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 10 — A military unit stationed in a mountainous area of Nghe An is also half-submerged in floodwaters.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 11 — Border guard officers in the mountainous area of Nghe An wade through the flooding.

nghe an residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight picture 12 — The shooting range of a Border Guard unit in the mountainous area of Nghe An is left severely flooded.

Typhoon Wipha nears northern coast between Hai Phong and Ninh Binh

VOV.VN - As of 7:00 a.m. on July 22, the center of Typhoon Wipha, the third storm to affect Vietnam this year, was located at approximately 20.2°N and 106.7°E, near the coastal area between northern Hai Phong and Ninh Binh provinces, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Government urges swift response as Wipha triggers severe flooding in Nghe An

VOV.VN - The Government has urged relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to mobilise all available resources to respond to severe flooding in the central region, especially in Nghe An province, in the wake of Typhoon Wipha, with a focus on the safety of local people and critical infrastructure.

Government urges swift response as Wipha triggers severe flooding in Nghe An

Typhoon Wipha downgraded, but flood and landslide threats remain

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Nghe An residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight

VOV.VN - Heavy flooding overnight on July 22 in central Nghe An province’s Muong Xen commune forced residents to evacuate, as the Nam Mo river surged and inundated homes and roads.

Typhoon Wipha nears northern coast between Hai Phong and Ninh Binh

Nghe An residents evacuated as rivers swell overnight

VOV.VN - Heavy flooding overnight on July 22 in central Nghe An province’s Muong Xen commune forced residents to evacuate, as the Nam Mo river surged and inundated homes and roads.

Typhoon Wipha nears northern coast between Hai Phong and Ninh Binh

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