Hue Imperial City submerged by floodwaters

Over the past two days, the Imperial City of Hue has been heavily flooded with some places being under water half a meter. The prolonged torrential rains have caused the water level of Perfume river (Huong river) to swell up (above alarm 3), VNExpress reported. Photo: VNExpress

Many roads surrounding Hue Imperial City have been flooded 30-60 cm under water on October 12. Photo: VNExpress

The local people have to travel by boats. Photo: VNExpress

Floodwater overflows through Cua Ngan (Ngan Gate), located to the left of Hue Flag Tower. Ngan Gate is one of the 10 main entrances leading to the Citadel. Photo: VNExpress

Flood in front of the Hien Nhon Gate (East Gate). Photo: VNExpress

In front of Thai Hoa Palace. The iron nets are erected to avoid the fish from being swept out Photo: VNExpress

Ngo Mon (Meridian Gate) has been inundated 30 cm. Photo: VNExpress

Nghinh Luong Dinh, situated by Perfume River has been submerged by serious flood. In Hue, flood has left 4 deaths, one missing and more than 53,380 houses are under water from 0.5 to 1.8 m. Photo: VNExpress