Horrific flash flood, more than 200 houses in a commune in Nghe An were severely damaged, hundreds of households lost all their property overnight.

According to Mr. Luong Van Bay, Chairman of the People's Committee of My Ly Commune, the flood suddenly struck at 5 p.m. on July 22, with floodwaters pouring in from upstream, causing all 7 villages along the river in the commune to be submerged. It was not until 2 a.m. on July 23 that the floodwaters began to recede, leaving behind a scene of terrible devastation.

Initial statistics show that 231 houses were severely damaged, of which 109 houses collapsed completely, and 122 others suffered 50-70% damage. Notably, many public works such as the commune People's Committee headquarters, schools, and border posts were also deeply flooded and suffered heavy damage.

Many households in My Ly commune were left penniless after all their property was swept away or completely damaged. Currently, families who lost their homes are being temporarily evacuated to relatives' homes, while local authorities and Border Guard forces urgently support the cleanup and stabilization of life.

A resident shared: "The water rose so fast, we didn't have time to react. We only had time to run away, now we have nothing left to return home."

According to meteorological experts, the Central region is entering the rainy season, the risk of flash floods and landslides is always latent, especially in mountainous areas and border areas such as My Ly.

Nghe An authorities are coordinating with functional units to urgently warn people and at the same time deploy plans to evacuate households in low-lying areas to avoid risks.

Immediately after the flood receded, police, army and youth forces were present to help people clean up, provide food, drinking water and medical supplies.

Nghe An Provincial People's Committee has also directed emergency support for households that suffered heavy damage, and at the same time requested the Central Government to provide financial support so that people can soon stabilize their lives.