On November 4, Hoang Viet Trung, Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, confirmed that approximately 15 meters of the wall at the Hue Imperial Citadel, also known as the Dai Noi, had collapsed due to the prolonged flooding that struck the region in recent days.

Earlier, continuous downpours caused extensive flooding across the Hue Citadel, particularly affecting the wall section along Dang Thai Than Street, which gave way on the evening of November 2.

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A 15-meter section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall collapsed due to water damage. Photo: G.X

According to Trung, a visual inspection revealed that the bricks in the wall had deteriorated and lost their cohesion over time. Persistent rain had saturated the structure, reducing its durability and ultimately leading to the collapse.

After the incident, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center reported the situation to the Hue City People's Committee, which directed relevant agencies to conduct a technical assessment, determine the extent of the damage, investigate the cause, and propose appropriate restoration measures.

“As an immediate step, we have fenced off the area to ensure public safety. In the long term, after a thorough evaluation, we will implement reinforcement and restoration strategies to preserve the structure’s sustainability,” Trung stated.

Over the past week, Hue has been hit by three major flooding events, causing significant inundation of central streets and cultural heritage sites. Many buildings within the Complex of Hue Monuments were submerged. In the Dai Noi area, water levels reached depths of about 0.3 meters, with floodwaters breaching palace verandas.

Ho Giap