Hanoians stay overnight at schools, workplaces due to floods
Widespread flooding paralyzed traffic in Hanoi and separated many parts in northern and central Vietnam.
THE HANOI TIMES — Severe flooding in Hanoi due to heavy rainfall triggered by Typhoon Bualoi made thousands of schoolchildren and employees unable to return home on September 30 night.
This morning, major streets remain inundated, causing significant disruption to daily life and all schools across the city have closed to ensure safety for over 2.3 million students.
Many parents said that severe flooding left them stuck at workplaces or unable to navigate inundated streets, so their children remained stranded at schools.
On September 30 night, vehicles were stuck on Truong Chinh Street in Hanoi. Photo: Lao Dong Newspaper
Some non-public schools in Hanoi, including Lomonosov Education System, Marie Curie, Luong The Vinh, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Le Quy Don and among others, provided free dinners and ready campus for pupils to stay overnight.
The school leaders told parents that stranded pupils would be provided with dinner and could stay overnight under teachers' supervision. They pledged to ensure proper care, serve dinner and provide overnight accommodation for students registered to stay and this morning's breakfast.
“As Hanoi remains inundated, affecting citywide transport, all educational institutions in the city will suspend in-person classes. Schools may flexibly conduct online teaching,” said Tran The Cuong, Director of the municipal Department of Education and Training.
Teachers at Marie Curie School in Hanoi stayed to prepare dinner for students stuck at school due to flooding on September 30 night. Photo courtesy of the school
Last night, Cuong had instructed schools affected by flooding to adapt teaching methods and maintain close contact with parents to ensure student safety.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) said that people should monitor weather updates and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain triggered by the circulation of Typhoon Bualoi, which will last until late tonight.
Extreme weather poses threats to life and property, the NCHMF recommended that the public monitor updates on its website (nchmf.gov.vn) and national television to stay prepared for sudden weather evolution.
Typhoon Bualoi aftermath shuts down schools in many provinces
In response to the worsening effects of Typhoon Bualoi's circulation, many schools across the northern provinces of Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Ninh Binh and Thai Nguyen and the central provinces of Nghe An, Thanh Hoa and Ha Tinh closed to ensure student safety amid prolonged heavy rains.
Hoa Hieu 1 Primary School in the central province of Nghe An is still flooded on October 1. Photo courtesy of the school
Starting October 1, if severe weather persists, school administrators must report to the Provincial People’s Committee and Department of Education on whether to extend school closures.
In the above-mentioned provinces, Typhoon Bualoi caused widespread flooding, making travel difficult and isolating some communities. As a result, nearly all schools in affected areas announced closures until a new notice.
At Yen Bong Kindergarten in the northern province of Phu Tho, the impact of Typhoon Bualoi blew off the roof. Photo courtesy of the school
