Floods threaten downstream, some communes in Nam Dan are completely isolated.
(Baonghean.vn) - Water from upstream flows down the Lam River, causing flooding in Nam Dan district. The main road to Nam Thuong commune (Nam Dan district) is heavily flooded; this locality is completely isolated.
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Due to the large amount of water flowing from upstream, in recent days, Nam Thuong commune (Nam Dan) has been completely isolated. Photo: Lam Tung |
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Ms. Bui Thi Oanh - Chairman of Nam Thuong Commune People's Committee said: Over the past 2 days, water from upstream has flooded 80% of the commune's rice and crops. And the only road into the commune is also being cut off by floodwaters. Photo: Quang An |
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People who want to travel between Nam Thuong commune and other areas can only travel by boat. The whole commune has only one boat to serve the people, while the travel needs of people in Nam Thuong commune and surrounding areas are very large. Photo: Lam Tung |
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Mr. Nguyen Van Dung in Hamlet 4, Nam Thuong Commune - the commune's ferryman said: Due to high water levels, people have had to travel by boat for the past two days. However, due to limited capacity, the boat can only carry about 12 people per trip, so people often have to wait a long time for their turn. Photo: Lam Tung |
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Floodwaters isolated the entire commune, so all livelihood activities of Nam Thuong commune residents use boats. Photo: Lam Tung. |
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Mr. Nguyen Dinh The - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nam Dan district said: Currently, only Nam Thuong commune is isolated. The district has directed the installation of warning signs and mobilized people to be on duty regularly, report promptly, and minimize the risk of accidents. Photo: Lam Tung |