Flooding on the Cau River continues to rise, with the water level at the Gia Bay station reaching 29.9 meters at 3 a.m. on October 8. This surpasses the historic flood peak caused by Storm Yagi in 2024 by more than 1 meter and has led to widespread inundation in Thai Nguyen province.

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Due to the impact of Storm No. 11, the province has suffered extensive damage. Record-breaking rainfall has submerged many areas.
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According to VietNamNet reporters, by the morning of October 8, numerous locations in Thai Nguyen were deeply flooded.
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Streets in Thai Nguyen were transformed into rivers, with floodwaters reaching above the first floors of many homes.
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In the early hours, rescue teams used canoes to evacuate residents from isolated areas to safety.
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Rescue teams from other provinces also joined efforts to support Thai Nguyen.
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Although the rain has stopped, water levels remain high with no signs of receding.
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A single-story house in central Thai Nguyen was completely submerged, with only its rooftop visible.
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The National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting reported that early this morning (October 8), the water level on the Cau River at Gia Bay station reached 29.9 meters - 2.9 meters above the third-level flood warning and 1.09 meters above the 2024 historical record set by Storm Yagi.
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In Soi Coc Hamlet, Trung Thanh Ward, the rising river flooded vast areas, impacting neighborhoods such as Ben Ca, Dong Lam, Dinh Phu Coc, Loi Ben, Tan Thinh 1, Tien Bo, and Thanh Van. Around 400 households have been affected.
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Despite being in a central location, many areas remain submerged under 2 to 3 meters of water.
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On the night of October 7, the local electricity management team announced a temporary power cut across several wards - Phan Dinh Phung, Quyet Thang, Quan Trieu, Gia Sang, Tich Luong, and Tan Cuong commune - due to extreme weather and rising floodwaters threatening electrical equipment.
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Dozens of cars were seen submerged in central Thai Nguyen.

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According to Thai Nguyen Provincial Police, over 5,000 officers and soldiers from provincial departments, local police stations, and the Yen Binh Industrial Zone Police Station, along with more than 2,000 rescue tools including motorboats, canoes, life vests, lifebuoys, and other equipment, have been mobilized for flood response and rescue missions.

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Authorities helped evacuate hundreds of households and their belongings to safe zones. The evacuees included many elderly people, women, and children. Relief supplies were also delivered to those stranded in isolated areas. Rescue operations remain challenging due to fast-moving waters, deep flooding, and restricted access to affected zones.
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As of the end of October 7, preliminary statistics show the flooding has resulted in three deaths, three missing persons, and several injuries. Many areas remain isolated, complicating rescue efforts.


Bao Khanh