Following heavy rains triggered by Typhoon Matmo, Tay Tuu Flower Village in Hanoi has been submerged for days, leaving hundreds of hectares of flower fields destroyed and causing unprecedented losses for local growers.
Tay Tuu, the largest flower-growing area in Hanoi, spans over 700 hectares and cultivates various types of flowers including chrysanthemums, lilies, roses, and gerberas.
A large portion of the area has been completely ruined after days of flooding caused by the aftermath of Storm Matmo. Locals said many fields were submerged under about one metre of water for several days, leaving flowers wilted and rotted.
For the past two weeks, many farmers in Tay Tuu have been forced to uproot almost all their crops that were nearing harvest. Dead flowers can be seen piled up along roads throughout the village.
Pham Van Dung, who owns a one-hectare flower field, said he was trying to clear the damage and restore the soil to prepare for the next planting season.
“After about three days underwater, the flowers began to turn yellow, shed their leaves, and then died. Now we have no choice but to uproot everything and start again,” he said.
Dinh Duy Du, 68, and his wife were similiarly seen clearing their 6,000-square-metre garden after days of flooding.
“We’ve lost about VND 300 million (approximately USD 11,700), not including months of labour. It will take at least a month to recover the soil, and we’ll need to spend a lot more on seedlings, fertilisers, and supplies for the next crop,” Du said.
With about four months left until the Lunar New Year, many farmers in Tay Tuu are racing against time to restore their fields in hopes of having flowers ready for the festive season.
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