After historic floods in Nghe An's mountainous districts, many schools are submerged under more than two meters of mud, with damaged property and some areas still inaccessible.
As of Tuesday evening, authorities reported that over 13,000 households, totaling more than 61,000 people, remain isolated in 16 mountainous communes in Nghe An province due to flooding caused by Typhoon Wipha.
Hearing that his sister and niece were swept away by floodwaters, Moong Van Nghe rushed from Quy Hop district back to Ky Son, walking dozens of kilometers through landslide-stricken areas to arrange their funeral.
Amid torrential rain, Vi Van Hieu tied a rope around himself and swam through raging floodwaters to rescue 5 people trapped in Muong Xen commune, formerly Ky Son district.
Despite heavy rain flooding the church after Typhoon Wipha, a couple in Bulacan held their wedding, creating a memorable moment amidst the floodwaters.
Heavy rains from Typhoon Wipha forced hundreds of residents in Nghe An's mountainous communes to evacuate overnight, leaving many areas isolated by floodwaters and causing significant property damage.
Heavy rains from the remnants of Typhoon Wipha have caused flooding in dozens of homes in western Nghe An province, cutting off roads and isolating villages.
On the morning of 22/7, the Pa Xa Lao suspension bridge in Thanh Yen commune collapsed, sending a pickup truck carrying three people and a motorbike into the river below.
The capital's streets were deserted, with few vehicles and scattered tourists strolling, while local markets operated cautiously as Typhoon Wipha made landfall.
