(Baonghean.vn) - Heavy rains lasting for several days have caused the Lam River to rise, submerging hundreds of hectares of corn in Anh Son district. According to a quick report from the District Department of Agriculture, currently 290 hectares of corn are flooded. Local authorities and residents are doing everything possible to minimize damage caused by the floods. In Hoi Son commune, more than 100 officers and soldiers from Regiment 335 have voluntarily braved the floods to help farmers harvest their crops.
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| In Hoi Son commune, out of 50 hectares of corn fields in the floodplain, over 20 hectares are submerged in water. |
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| Corn is one of the key crops in many communes of Anh Son district. After the heavy rains in recent days, many areas have been deeply flooded, even though the harvest season has only just begun. |
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| To avoid losing their entire corn crop, many families were forced to harvest it amidst the rain and floods. |
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| Harvesting is very difficult in unfavorable weather conditions. |
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| In some areas, people have to use boats to harvest and transport corn. |
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| In response to the situation, more than 100 officers and soldiers from Regiment 335, stationed in Hoi Son commune, volunteered to assist the local people. |
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| With the active assistance of the soldiers, many flooded corn fields were harvested in a timely manner. |
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| According to Mr. Nguyen Huu Dung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hoi Son commune, the corn crop that was submerged in water has been basically harvested. |
Huyen Trang
