Vietnam: Floods on the Red River rise, and vegetable prices at Hanoi markets increase sharply

The price of green vegetables in Hanoi has surged, in some cases doubling, due to the damage caused by storm No. 3 (Yagi) and subsequent flooding, which has reduced supply. While local markets have seen significant price increases, supermarket chains like Aeon and Winmart have kept prices relatively stable but with limited stock. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued directives to control market prices and prevent hoarding, urging the public to avoid unnecessary stockpiling to ensure adequate supply for the most affected areas.

In the face of the current storm and flood situation, the price of green vegetables in Hanoi has seen a sharp increase, double that of normal days. Vegetable prices at the local market have increased sharply After the impact of storm No. 3 (storm Yagi), heavy rains from upstream have caused the water level of the Red River to continue to rise and reach alert level 1. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that in the next 12-24 hours, the flood on the Red River in Hanoi will continue to rise rapidly, reaching alert level 2. In the face of the current storm and flood situation, the price of green vegetables in Hanoi has seen a sharp increase, double that of normal days. According to records at Nam Trung Yen market (Cau Giay), the price of water spinach on the afternoon of September 10 was 20,000/bunch (up 10,000), all kinds of mustard greens were 25,000/kg (up 7,000), Malabar spinach was 15,000 VND/bunch (up 8,000 VND)... Sharing with Nguoi Dua Tin, Ms. ...