Water levels in the province hit 2.37m on August 4, 1.53m higher than the previous year’s figure. Water levels rose approximately 5-10cm every day.

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Among the affected localities, Tan Hung district suffered the most damage, with 2,400ha of rice field flooded, 125ha almost destroyed and 900ha forced to be harvested early which resulted in a significantly smaller yield, according to the provincial agriculture department.

By the department’s estimation, another 3,000ha of rice field in the province faces flood threats should continue to rise. Farmers are scrambling to find desperately needed manpower to harvest their rice to minimize loss, with many farmers set to lose up to USD 5,000-6,000.

Local authorities have called on members of the provincial armed forces and youth associations to reinforce numerous dykes and help farmers with early harvest.

Source: VNA