UNESCO-recognised Hoi An inundated by flooding again

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Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 19:06:06

(VOVWORLD) - Located in Quang Nam central province, Hoi An ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site has been submerged again by rising floodwaters following a prolonged spell of torrential rain.

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The morning of November 11 sees water levels of the Hoai River reach 1.75 metres due to continuous rainfall, exceeding the second alert level.

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Situated by the Hoai River, Bach Dang street is left hidden under floodwater as high as one metre.

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Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Loi, and Hoang Van Thu streets suffer flooding of between 60cm and 70 cm.

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Due to the volume of rainfall, boats have been utilised as the main means of transport in the area.

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The crossroads of Le Loi and Nguyen Thai Hoc street are submerged by serious flooding.

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The scene at the Hoi An market as floodwater inundates the area, forcing all trading activities to come to a grinding halt. Due to this, some local traders are forced to move to higher grounds.

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Since the beginning of this year Hoi An has been struck by seven severe floods.

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Rain and flooding are forecast to continue throughout the central region during the weekend as tropical storm Vamco is heading towards the central coast.