Tropical Storm Mirinae struck on Monday November 2, 2009. The most heavily hit were Phu Yen Province, Binh Din, Khanh Hoa and Gail Lai Provinces. My dad's family are situated near Khanh Hoa, especially Song Cau. The Dam Levee broke at 2am and therefore, many victims and residents sought higher grounds during the middle of the night in the dark. It it the worst flooding in more than 30 years in Phu Yen. My Aunt Mui said she's never seen such a flood her entire life. My uncle's farm is entirely lost, all his rice it gone, their home flooded all the way thru the rooftop. My other uncle's home foundation is tilted, my Aunt Mui's home is flooded..her home is right at the edge of the bottom of a mountain. It was very difficult to reach them all through the phone because phonelines were down and as well as everything else. I see images of the flood online and it reminds me of the Lousiana we had a few years ago in the States. My prayers and thoughts are with flood victims as well as their loved ones who are worrisome and still cannot get in touch with their loved ones in Vietnam.
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