On October 3, as floodwaters in the Cau and Thuong rivers retreated slowly, thousands of households remained cut off. In response, the provincial government mobilized forces to reinforce dikes, evacuate property, and assist residents in deeply flooded areas to minimize losses.

That same day, Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee, Vuong Quoc Tuan, conducted an on-site inspection of flood conditions and emergency response activities. He also visited and delivered gifts to children and residents affected by flooding in Van Ha Ward and Tam Giang Commune.

Joining the working delegation were Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Le Xuan Loi and Colonel Pham Van Tao, Commander of the Bac Ninh Military Command.

Chairman Vuong Quoc Tuan praised the proactive and timely actions taken by local authorities and emergency forces in relocating 30 residents and their belongings to safe zones.

He warned that weather and natural disasters remain unpredictable, urging local governments to maintain close monitoring, identify risks early, and respond promptly. He also instructed relevant departments to mobilize manpower, vehicles, and equipment to quickly support residents and help them resume normal life.

In Tam Giang Commune, heavy rainfall combined with flash floods caused localized flooding in Dien Loc and Dong Nhan hamlets. According to Party Secretary Nguyen Bao Dai, the commune's civil defense committee immediately partnered with villages to deploy checkpoints, warning signs, and barricades while assisting residents with evacuations.

Currently, nearly 400 households, totaling about 1,500 residents, in Tam Giang remain isolated. Floods have damaged nearly 80 hectares of rice and other crops, as well as livestock and poultry.

The commune has evacuated 105 residents, mostly schoolchildren and the elderly, with 65 temporarily housed at Hoa Tien Health Station and 40 at Hoa Tien Secondary School.

Many families living near the Cau and Thuong rivers are still struggling with inundated homes and disrupted lives.

As previously reported by VietNamNet, due to the effects of Typhoon No. 10, over 2,000 households with more than 8,000 residents in the neighborhoods of Tho Ha, Yen Vien, and Thuong Lat in Van Ha Ward remain cut off by floodwaters.

In Van Ha Ward alone, 445.5 hectares of rice fields have been flooded, including 170 hectares completely lost, 22.65 hectares of affected crops, and 76 hectares of inundated aquaculture ponds.

Of greater concern, floodwaters caused subsidence and tilted walls at Tien Son Secondary School. Water overflowing the Van Ha - Tien Son dike has eroded the dike’s inner slope, fractured concrete roads, and created dangerous cavities, posing serious safety risks.

Lao Cai urged to present flood control plan within 7 days

Also on October 3, Secretary of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee, Trinh Viet Hung, conducted field surveys in flood-prone areas along the Red River to assess disaster response measures.

These zones, which include Nam Cuong, Yen Bai, Van Phu wards, and Tran Yen Commune, frequently suffer from flooding and landslides during heavy rains, with rising Red River waters depositing debris into residential areas.

Following inspections, Mr. Trinh emphasized the need for a detailed, scientific, and comprehensive flood mitigation plan. Such a plan, he said, would provide both technical foundations and justification for mobilizing long-term investment to prevent disasters.

He called on the provincial government, Departments of Agriculture and Environment, and Department of Construction to coordinate closely with central ministries to complete thorough surveys and finalize project proposals.

All provincial agencies were ordered to inspect the entire dike and embankment system along the Red River and propose both immediate and long-term solutions. The plan must focus on reinforcing and upgrading riverbank embankments to prevent future floodwaters from entering residential areas.

Later that day, the Standing Committee of the Lao Cai Provincial Party Committee issued official document No. 10-CV/TU requesting proposals for tackling flooding along the Red River from Tran Yen Commune to Yen Bai Ward.

The directive noted that in recent years, natural disasters and floods have caused severe damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and residents’ properties, severely impacting the livelihoods of local communities.

The Standing Committee instructed the Lao Cai People’s Committee, related departments, and local governments to urgently gather data and assess the flooding situation along the Red River corridor from Tran Yen to Yen Bai.

They are to submit a comprehensive report by October 10 to provide the basis for the provincial Party Executive Committee to review, approve, and implement the proposed measures.

Bao Khanh