The ornamental plant-growing region of Van Giang, known as the largest in northern Vietnam, has been hit hard by recent flooding. Many farmers are facing the destruction of their crops and struggling to figure out how to recover.
The aftermath of widespread flooding caused by Typhoon Yagi continues to wreak havoc on Vietnam's largest ornamental plant-growing region in Van Giang, Hung Yen province.
The Red River's rising waters have left hundreds of hectares of ornamental plants submerged, severely impacting the livelihoods of local farmers. The floodwaters, which have lingered for days, have caused extensive damage, and the losses are estimated in the hundreds of millions of VND.
Van Giang is renowned as northern Vietnam's largest supplier of ornamental plants, covering nearly 1,000 hectares and supporting many families who rely on the trade, particularly during festive seasons such as Tet. However, initial estimates indicate that 70% of the households involved in this trade have been significantly affected by the flooding.
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