Close-up of people dismantling and evacuating their houses when Ban Ve Hydropower Plant releases floodwaters
(Baonghean.vn) - When there was information that Ban Ve Hydropower Plant was releasing flood water with a large flow, the authorities and people of Luong Minh commune (Duong Duong district, Nghe An) dismantled and moved their houses and belongings to a safe place.
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| From the afternoon of July 29 to the morning of July 30, households subject to evacuation in Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong district) quickly moved their houses and belongings to a safe place. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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| According to local authorities, Luong Minh commune has more than 30 households severely affected by landslides. Of which, La village has the largest number with more than 50% of households. Notably, 7 households had to dismantle their houses due to severe landslides. The households subject to relocation are mainly concentrated on both sides of the Nam Non River. This is an area heavily affected because it is located between the two hydropower plants of Ban Ve and Nam Non. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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| By the morning of July 30, most of the households' belongings and houses had been completely dismantled. Dozens of people joined hands to move belongings to households on the Xa Luong - Cham Puong route. Mr. Vi Dinh Phuc, Chairman of the People's Committee of Luong Minh Commune, said that in order to carry out the relocation in a timely manner, the commune had mobilized local officials and forces to help. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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| Many families had to temporarily gather their belongings on the roadside. Mr. Vi Van Vong (born in 1977), residing in La village, Luong Minh commune, said: Upon receiving the notice from the government, everyone in his family and neighbors dismantled their houses and belongings to temporarily take shelter elsewhere. However, people still hope that the State will soon complete the land clearance and build houses to stabilize their lives soon. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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| Most of the above households are moving their belongings to temporary accommodation, their lives are still not stable. Mr. Nguyen Van Thang, Head of the Economic - Infrastructure Department of Tuong Duong district said: "Currently, the district has paid 100% of the house rent, house relocation and 40% of the compensation for affected households (VND 36 million/household). At the same time, the district has also mobilized staff to be on duty and help households in house relocation". Photo: Phuong Tho |
