Flash floods came early, people rushed to the stream to collect firewood and fish.
•May 7, 2017 08:19
(Baonghean.vn) - Dozens of people in Xoong Con village rushed to the river to collect firewood and fish in the flash flood on the evening of May 6 on Nam Khien stream flowing through Luu Kien commune (Tuong Duong).
Watch people scoop firewood and fish in the flood:
A mild flash flood flowed from the upstream of Nam Khien stream into Nam Mo river in Luu Kien commune (Tuong Duong) at around 5:30 pm last night (May 6). This was the first flash flood of the year but did not cause any damage to people or property. Photo: Dao Tho
Taking advantage of the sudden flood, dozens of people in Xoong Con village (Luu Kien commune) rushed to the stream to collect firewood and fish. Photo: Dao Tho
Most of the people participating in catching fish in the flood are women. Photo: Dao Tho
Children also stood on both sides of the riverbank scooping fish, which was very dangerous because the water was getting higher and higher. Photo: Dao Tho
The firewood they salvaged was mostly small. Photo: Dao Tho
Many curious people stood on the bridge to watch the flood. According to local residents, this was the earliest flash flood of the year and the water rose very quickly. Some of the people's barns were almost submerged but no damage was caused. Photo: Dao Tho
At the intersection of the two streams, many children still jump into the stream to cool off. It is thought that collecting firewood and catching fish when the flood comes is very dangerous. Therefore, the authorities need to take measures to propagate and warn people to avoid unfortunate consequences. Photo: Dao Tho
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