Horrific flash flood in Ky Son

Speaking with Nghe An Newspaper reporters at 8:30 a.m. on October 2, Mr. Vi Oanh - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the districtKy Sonsaid: Since 1am this morning, a very heavy rain occurred in Ky Son district.

It happened at 2am.flash floodin Son Ha village, Ta Ca commune. Flash floods caused landslides and flooded the road from Muong Xen town to Tay Son commune. In Muong Xen town, many roads were flooded above the knee, and many agencies and offices were also flooded.

"Currently, it is still raining heavily and the water is flowing strongly, so the recovery work cannot be carried out, although the district has mobilized machinery on site. There is currently no complete information about the damage in the localities, but initially it shows that 3 houses have collapsed and many roads have been isolated," Mr. Vi Oanh informed.

Below are some images of flash floods occurring in Ta Ca commune and Muong Xen town:

Flash flood occurred on the night of October 1st to the morning of October 2nd in Ky Son. Photo: Dao Tho

Many houses were severely affected. Photo: Dao Tho

Repair work is difficult due to heavy rain. Photo: Dao Tho

Muong Xen town area is deeply flooded due to mud. Photo: Dao Tho

Initial information confirmed that 3 houses collapsed. Photo: Dao Tho

Many roads in Muong Xen town are deeply flooded. Photo: Dao Tho

Rising water levels caused many people's cars to be submerged. Photo: Dao Tho

Many roads in Ky Son were eroded in the flash flood. Photo: Dao Tho