Flash floods sweep through border commune in Nghe An

(Baonghean.vn)- On the afternoon of July 26, heavy rain occurred in the border commune of Mon Son (Con Cuong), along with the water flow from upstream causing flash floods.

According to local residents, at the time of the flash flood, the water level at Pha Lai dam rose 1-2 meters above normal. The rising floodwaters, coupled with heavy rain, inundated several homes, damaging some household items.

Floodwaters inundated many households in Lang Cang village. Photo: Ba Hau.

Two floating houses on Giang River were damaged by floodwaters. Photo: Ba Hau.

Fortunately, the flash flood occurred during the day and so far has not caused any human casualties. However, some livestock and poultry such as buffaloes, cows, pigs and goats were swept away by the flood, and many areas of crops were submerged in water.

Recorded on the morning of July 27, flood water has basically receded, people have organized to clean up their houses...

People clean up their houses after floodwaters receded. Photo: Ba Hau.

Mr. Luong Van Tuan - Vice Chairman of Mon Son Commune People's Committee said: This is considered the biggest flash flood in the past 17 years in the border commune of Mon Son. Currently, along with the damage statistics, the commune has assigned people to be on duty to prevent unfortunate damages that may occur from people catching fish and collecting firewood on the river.

Local people take advantage of the opportunity to catch fish on the Giang River. Photo: Ba Hau.

The spoils of war after a firewood gathering session. Photo: Ba Hau.

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