Heading to Hoi An in near future think again
Nov 7, 2017, 6:10 am
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Heading to Hoi An in near future think again
Last Sat Hoi An got caught in massive rains leading to massive flooding. The pics in the papers here (in Vietnam) looked like Houston after Harvey hit, boats were the means of transport., way above knee level
Problem is Hoi An isn't prepared to deal with the likes of what they got hit with as Houston is.
So if Hoi An is in your plans the next week+, you're SOL. If after that Id contact wherever you were gonna stay to make sure they are up and running
Problem is Hoi An isn't prepared to deal with the likes of what they got hit with as Houston is.
So if Hoi An is in your plans the next week+, you're SOL. If after that Id contact wherever you were gonna stay to make sure they are up and running
Nov 7, 2017, 7:03 am
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Last Sat Hoi An got caught in massive rains leading to massive flooding. The pics in the papers here (in Vietnam) looked like Houston after Harvey hit, boats were the means of transport., way above knee level
Problem is Hoi An isn't prepared to deal with the likes of what they got hit with as Houston is.
So if Hoi An is in your plans the next week+, you're SOL. If after that Id contact wherever you were gonna stay to make sure they are up and running
Problem is Hoi An isn't prepared to deal with the likes of what they got hit with as Houston is.
So if Hoi An is in your plans the next week+, you're SOL. If after that Id contact wherever you were gonna stay to make sure they are up and running
Here is some random website with current flood info : https://worldtravelfamily.com/the-hoi-an-floods/
Here's a random website, Top Things to do During Flooding in Hoi An : http://hoianfoodtour.com/top-7-activ...flooding-days/
Some pics from 2016 flooding : http://www.letsgo2vietnam.com/2016/1...i-central.html
Some pics from 2015 flooding : https://clancytucker.blogspot.com/20...in-hoi-an.html
Some pics from 2013 flooding : https://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Viet...og-815975.html
Last edited by CrazyInteg; Nov 7, 2017 at 7:10 am
Nov 8, 2017, 1:42 am
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Have you been there before? This is a somewhat common occurrence.
Here is some random website with current flood info : https://worldtravelfamily.com/the-hoi-an-floods/
Here's a random website, Top Things to do During Flooding in Hoi An : http://hoianfoodtour.com/top-7-activ...flooding-days/
Some pics from 2016 flooding : http://www.letsgo2vietnam.com/2016/1...i-central.html
Some pics from 2015 flooding : https://clancytucker.blogspot.com/20...in-hoi-an.html
Some pics from 2013 flooding : https://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Viet...og-815975.html
Here is some random website with current flood info : https://worldtravelfamily.com/the-hoi-an-floods/
Here's a random website, Top Things to do During Flooding in Hoi An : http://hoianfoodtour.com/top-7-activ...flooding-days/
Some pics from 2016 flooding : http://www.letsgo2vietnam.com/2016/1...i-central.html
Some pics from 2015 flooding : https://clancytucker.blogspot.com/20...in-hoi-an.html
Some pics from 2013 flooding : https://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Viet...og-815975.html
Theres been 4 main typhons that hit VN so far and another 1 is on the way, possibly a 2nd as well
Nov 8, 2017, 6:51 am
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If there's a typhoon and you're worried about your hotel/guesthouse being flooded, just contact them before arriving.
Nov 8, 2017, 8:19 pm
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Why is everyone so surprised to see this flooding in Hoi An - this is typhoon season on the central coast of Vietnam, and this is quite normal for Hoi An in November.
Nov 9, 2017, 3:55 pm
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Just got back today, and it seems that they were being hot harder this year (Vietnam) then what they usually get, at least according to the papers and news. Another slam is on the way, so they say
I was in Hue on Weds flew into DAD and it was cloudy and alittle misty. Walking back from The Citadel to my hotel, it opened up for apx 20 mins, yet Thurs was a nice day, flew to HAN on Thurs. And Sat night saw the news and Sundays paper. The typhoon hit on Sat.
Didnt get to Hoi An, will do so on my next trip over and will make sure its not during typon season when I do go.
Nov 11, 2017, 3:55 am
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Hoi An and storms is like Monty Python and The Holy Grail castle scene.
Nov 11, 2017, 3:44 pm
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Hoi An is back to normal, but another storm is headed to the Central Coast
http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/
http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/