The households living along the Khe Bo hydroelectric reservoir need to be relocated soon.
(Baonghean.vn) - After typhoon No. 4, the houses and gardens of some households in Canh Tang village, Yen Thang commune (Tuong Duong district) were deeply submerged in floodwaters. These households need to be relocated soon to stabilize their lives.
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| Despite living above the normal elevation, 17 households in Canh Tang village (Yen Thang commune, Tuong Duong district) were flooded during the recent heavy rains, with water rising and submerging their homes. (Photo: UBTD) |
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| According to the head of Canh Tang village, Mr. Luong Van Ngan, the recent floods severely affected all households in the village, with houses and gardens submerged in water. Photo: UBTD |
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Currently, the villagers' gardens are surrounded by sand and mud. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| More than 10 days have passed since Typhoon No. 4, but the marks of the flooding are still clearly visible on the floor. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| The high floodwaters have damaged many people's properties. The photo shows wooden planks belonging to residents submerged in water and at risk of rotting. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| According to Quang Van Hue, a resident of Canh Tang village, the rising floodwaters have rendered the village's public water tank unusable for the past few days. (Photo: Ho Phuong) |
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| Locals say that the water level has risen above the established benchmark since 2016 during periods of heavy rain and flooding. During these days of rising water, the lives of the villagers are disrupted. (Photo: UBTD) |
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| Chairman of the People's Committee of Vi Xuan Phong commune expressed his concern: Since 2016, the people of Canh Tang village have been flooded. The commune has recorded images and requested the Khe Bo Hydropower Plant to provide assistance to the people. However, there has been no response… In the photo: Mr. Vi Xuan Phong points to the location of the elevation marker that was swept away by the flood. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| Following the flooding affecting many households in Canh Tang village, Yen Thang commune, on August 27, 2018, the People's Committee of Tuong Duong district directed the People's Committee of Yen Thang commune to hold a meeting with the residents. This meeting, attended by representatives from the Khe Bo Hydropower Plant, aimed to discuss solutions for the affected households. (Photo: Ho Phuong) |
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| At the meeting, residents continued to report on the heavy rains and flooding caused by the hydroelectric dam's water release; expressing their concerns and hoping for assistance in recovering losses and for resettlement. Representing the households, village head Luong Van Ngan stated: “We request that the government and the hydroelectric plant compile records and assess the damage to crops and houses to provide assistance and compensation. At the same time, we request the relocation and resettlement of households affected by the floods…”. Photo: Nhat Lan |
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| Mr. Kha Van Ot, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Tuong Duong District, said: "What needs to be done now is to accurately assess the current situation in order to find solutions. This involves counting the damages suffered by the people to provide appropriate support. At the same time, we need to conduct surveys and select new locations for the resettlement of the people. We strive to complete the damage assessment and survey for resettlement sites by September 15th, so that we can submit them to the competent authorities for consideration and approval…" (In the photo, a delegation of officials from Tuong Duong District and Yen Thang Commune surveys to find resettlement sites for households in Canh Tang village, Yen Thang commune). Photo: Nhat Lan |
