Local people of Luc Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been making every effort to continue with their daily activities and overcome the consequences caused by recent flooding in the area. 

Lam Thuong commune in Luc Yen district has been one of the areas worst hit by flooding in Yen Bai province. This image taken from above shows much of the local area submerged.

A road is left completely immersed in Minh Tien commune.

Recent flooding left residents unable to travel on roads throughout Luc Yen district on September 14.

Rising water levels can be seen beginning to intrude on a house in Minh Tien commune.

Residents of Tan Phuong commune set up a temporary bridge in order to facilitate movement throughout the area.

Bamboo and wood materials are used in order to carry students to school in Quy village of Minh Tien commune.

These boys use a boat made of bamboo in order to go to school as normal.

The area’s submerged roads cause plenty of difficulties for vehicles.

An estimated 300 students in Minh Tien commune of Luc Yen district are forced to travel by improvised vehicles in order to reach school.

Residents try to devise any possible solution to overcome the challenges caused by flooding and carry on with life as normal.

A father taking his daughter to school

Policemen and other security forces assist locals travelling in flood-hit areas.