Several communes in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi, have been underwater for three days, forcing residents to adapt to a new mode of living amid flood conditions.
Can Ha hamlet (Can Huu commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi) submerged in water, turning into an isolated island over the past few days. Photo: Pham Quoc DungFrom July 25 to 27, the area turned into a vast sea of water. Image at Can Ha Cultural Center on July 25. Photo: Pham Quoc DungNot only Can Ha hamlet (Can Huu commune), but other areas such as Xom Ben (Tan Tien commune), and Provincial Road 412B connecting Quoc Oai district with Xuan Mai town, were also heavily flooded two days earlier. Photo: Dinh Tien CuongImage at Nhan Ly hamlet (Tan Tien commune) on the afternoon of July 27. Photo: Dinh Tien CuongCrops of the local people submerged in water. Photo: Dinh Tien CuongMany poultry flocks had to cluster on rooftops. Image next to Provincial Road 412B. Photo: Dinh Tien CuongResidents of Tan Tien commune have been using boats for travel over the past few days. On the afternoon of July 27, some shallow areas were about 40 cm deep. Photo: Dinh Tien CuongThe road to Xom Ben Voi is indistinguishable from the fields. Photo: Pham Quoc DungPhoto: Dinh Tien CuongIn recent days, local youths have been taking the opportunity to swim right on the flooded fields. Photo: Pham Quoc Dung