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Race to drain floodwater and minimize damage after heavy rains

Hai Phong News • 25/08/2026 09:36

Heavy rains caused by Storm Narra have inundated large areas of agricultural production in several localities across Hai Phong.

Nước rút đến đâu, bà con nông dân thôn Trung Tuyến, xã Kim Thành ra đồng dọn ruộng khắc phục hậu quả đến đó, chuẩn bị cho vụ xuống giống mới. — Residents of Trung Tuyen Village, Kim Thanh Commune, head to the fields to clear and restore farmland as soon as the water recedes, preparing for the new planting season.

Due to the impact of Storm Narra, prolonged heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in many localities, affecting rice, vegetables and other crops.

Kim Thanh Commune has more than 1,000 ha of seasonal rice and vegetables inundated, including more than 260 ha of vegetables and fruit, with many areas at risk of total crop loss. In addition, 37 ha of fruit trees, mainly guava and star apple, have been heavily inundated, with about 10 ha at risk of dying.

Trạm bơm Đại Đức với 8 máy bơm đang hoạt động hết công suất 24/24 giờ nhằm sớm rút cạn nước, hạn chế ngập úng do mưa bão gây ra. — Dai Duc Pumping Station is operating all eight pumps at full capacity around the clock to drain the water as quickly as possible and limit flooding caused by heavy rains.

Khuc Thua Du Commune has about 30 ha of rice completely submerged and 120 ha with more than two-thirds of the plants submerged; 10 ha of fruit trees are inundated at the base and 5 ha of vegetables and other crops are flooded.

Chủ tịch UBND xã Khúc Thừa Dụ kiểm tra tình hình ngập úng trên địa bàn. — The chairman of the People’s Committee of Khuc Thua Du Commune inspects flooding in the locality.

Bac An Phu Ward has nearly 300 ha of seasonal rice completely submerged and about 350 ha of rice submerged to two-thirds of the plant height. Dozens of hectares of vegetables and other crops, fruit trees and aquaculture areas have also been affected.

An Hai Ward has about 20 ha of flowers and ornamental plants inundated, mainly in Minh Kha residential group.

Gần 300 ha lúa mùa của phường Bắc An Phụ bị ngập trắng, khoảng 350 ha lúa bị ngập sâu 2/3 thân cây. — Nearly 300 ha of seasonal rice in Bac An Phu Ward are completely submerged, while about 350 ha of rice are submerged to two-thirds of the plant height.

Cam Giang Commune has about 72 ha of rice completely submerged, 63.8 ha of rice submerged to about two-thirds of the plant height, and about 3 ha of watermelons completely submerged.

The total affected and inundated area in Kien Hai, Kien Thuy, Nghi Duong and Kien Minh communes is about 77.1 ha. Kien Minh has the largest inundated area at 50.22 ha, followed by Kien Hai with 10.98 ha. In Kien Thuy alone, about 1 ha of rice is completely submerged and 3 ha is submerged to about two-thirds of the plant height.

Các lực lượng tại chỗ khẩn trương đóng bao cát, gia cố những đoạn bờ xung yếu, ngăn nước tràn vào cánh đồng. — Local forces urgently fill sandbags and reinforce vulnerable sections of field embankments to prevent water from overflowing into fields.

In response to the flooding, localities are focusing on draining water, minimizing damage and restoring production. Drainage stations and pumps are being operated, while many sluice gates through the dikes are being opened when water levels allow. Localities are also clearing canals, addressing blockages, clearing vegetation, water hyacinths and trash, reinforcing field embankments and preventing water from overflowing into fields.

Relevant forces have been mobilized to conduct field inspections and monitor water levels, rainfall and irrigation systems, prioritizing drainage in deeply flooded areas and rice fields at high risk of damage. Localities are also reviewing and assessing the extent of damage and guiding farmers in caring for and restoring crops after the water recedes.

Một số diện tích lúa mùa bị ảnh hưởng tại xã Kiến Thụy. — Some seasonal rice fields affected in Kien Thuy Commune.

In the coming days, localities will continue to maintain duty shifts, proactively implement water drainage plans, prepare personnel, equipment and supplies, and stand ready to respond to emerging situations with the aim of minimizing damage and restoring production as soon as possible.

Supporting residents in recovering from flooding

Thôn Hải Sơn (đặc khu Cát Hải) ngập trong nước do ảnh hưởng của mưa bão. — Hai Son Village in Cat Hai Special Zone is inundated due to the impact of heavy rains.

Due to the impact of Storm Narra, prolonged heavy rains combined with high tides caused localized flooding on many roads and in residential areas across Cat Hai Special Zone on the night of August 23. In some places, water rose 40 - 60 cm above road level.

Lực lượng quân đội đặc khu Cát Hải hỗ trợ người dân đảo Việt Hải di chuyển tài sản đến nơi an toàn. — Military forces in Cat Hai Special Zone assist residents of Viet Hai Island in moving their property to safe locations.

Heavy rains also caused flooding in some areas in the western part of the city, affecting traffic and residents’ daily lives. Some roads were locally flooded. In deeply flooded areas, residents proactively raised their belongings, moved vehicles and property to safe locations, and took measures to limit damage caused by floodwater.

Mưa lớn kéo dài khiến nhiều nơi ngập cục bộ, khó khăn trong đi lại. — Prolonged heavy rains have caused localized flooding in many areas, making travel difficult.

Despite difficult travel conditions caused by heavy rains and rising water levels, local forces remained on the ground and promptly assisted households, helping ensure the safety of people and property.

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