Floodwaters Recede in Ancient Town, Residents Emerge to Clean and Rebuild

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As floodwaters receded from the Hoai River, residents in the Old Quarter of the ancient town rolled up their sleeves to clean and rebuild their homes, shops, and streets. The 2025 flood, which surpassed the 1964 flood, submerged thousands of houses and eco-tourism sites, leaving behind piles of garbage and sludge. The ancient town, a UNESCO-recognised world heritage site, has witnessed its worst disaster in over four centuries, with over 1,000 ancient houses, including 100 relics built between 100 and 200 years ago, requiring inspections and redecorating.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 flood, which surpassed the 1964 flood, submerged thousands of houses and eco-tourism sites in the Old Quarter and surrounding areas, leaving behind piles of garbage and sludge.
  • Over 1,000 ancient houses, including 100 relics built between 100 and 200 years ago, will require inspections and redecorating to welcome visitors after the cleaning activities are completed.
  • Environmental workers are toiling to clear large piles of garbage that have accumulated at the Japanese Bridge and other areas.
  • Tanker trucks from the fire and rescue force have delivered limited supplies of fresh water to residents in the Old Quarter.
  • Ha tmi An Town's power company is working swiftly to restore electricity in flood-affected residential areas and villages.
  • Tourism and trading services are expected to resume in the coming days once preparations, furniture repairs, and indoor electrical checks are completed.
  • Logistics, food, and drinking water are being supplied to communities in the worst-affected areas of Aia ++n Ban, Aao!i La tmc, Go Na *i, and rural mountainous zones located 100 to 200km from downtown Aa Naoung.
  • Shop owners are preparing pavilions and facilities to reopen for visitors, and residents are joining cleaning efforts in suburban villages.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 ancient houses, including 100 relics built between 100 and 200 years ago, will require inspections and redecorating.
  • Thousands of houses and eco-tourism sites were submerged in the floodwaters.
  • Piles of garbage and sludge left behind by the flood are being cleared from the narrow alleys and other areas.
  • 100 to 200 ancient relics are among the damaged properties.
  • Electricity has been restored to some flood-affected residential areas and villages.

Sources:

  • "Floodwaters Recede in Ancient Town, Residents Emerge to Clean and Rebuild". [No publication date provided]