Hoi An's Fight to Rise Again After Floods

Hoi An, a charming old town in Vietnam, is picking up the pieces after a massive flood. The town, known for its beautiful lanterns and historic buildings, was hit hard by heavy rains. The water rose quickly, damaging homes and businesses. People there say they have never seen flooding like this before. Now, as the water goes down, the real work begins. Shop owners are cleaning up mud and fixing broken things. They want to open their doors again soon. But it won't be easy. The flood took a lot with it. Furniture is broken, and some shops have lost a lot of money.The whole central region of Vietnam is struggling. The floods have caused landslides and taken lives. Many people are still without power. And the rain isn't done yet. More heavy rain is expected, which could mean more flooding. But the people of Hoi An are not giving up. They know their town depends on tourism. They have to keep going, no matter how hard it is. It's their life, and they won't let a flood take that away.