Western Nghe An heavily flooded due to the impact of storm No. 4

Rising floodwaters divided Thach Ngan commune (Con Cuong) into four regions. Photo: Contributor

According to information from the People's Committee of Thach Ngan Commune (Con Cuong), from last night until this morning, there was heavy rain in the area, water from upstream poured in with large flow causing the water level in streams and creeks to rise quickly. The rising water level caused traffic jams and divided and isolated villages in the commune into 4 areas. There are currently no statistics on the damage.

Leaders of Thach Ngan commune were assigned to be on duty at key points. Photo: Contributor

To minimize damage, since yesterday afternoon, the Commune People's Committee has organized the evacuation of households at risk of flooding and landslides to safe places. The Commune Search and Rescue Command is on duty 24/7. At spillways and vulnerable points, the commune elders are on duty, not allowing people and vehicles to pass through.

It is known that currently in Thach Ngan there is still heavy rain, flood water continues to rise.

Cong Kien

Not only in the remote commune of Thach Ngan but many other localities in Con Cuong were also severely affected.

A resident in Chi Khe commune tries to stop water from flooding his house on the morning of August 17. Photo: Huu Vi

Information from the Mau Duc commune authorities said that the road under construction in the area was affected by storm No. 3 and now continues to be eroded. Hundreds of cubic meters of rock and soil from the mountain section passing through Ke Sung village, Mau Duc commune, spilled onto the road, causing congestion. Currently, motor vehicles cannot circulate. In Ke Sung village, the local authorities had to evacuate 2 households due to the risk of their houses being buried by rocks and soil.

A section of National Highway 7 through Cho slope in Lang Khe commune had a landslide on the morning of August 17. Photo: Ba Hau

Rain and floods also caused landslides that frequently occurred at Doc Cho in Lang Khe commune to continue to recur. In Thach Ngan commune, some villages such as Dong Tam, Thanh Binh, Ke Trai, Ke Tat, and Ba Ha are currently isolated due to flooded bridges. Six electric poles in Dong Tam were broken, and two houses in Ke Tat and Ba Ha villages were flooded with rocks and soil.

Local authorities mobilized machinery to level the landslide site in Mau Duc. Photo: Ba Hau

In Luc Da, the bare bridge on the road to Mon Son continues to be flooded. Ms. Luong Thi Hien - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Luc Da commune said: Currently, the local government has assigned people to guard both ends of the bridge to prevent people from risking their lives crossing the flood.

Currently, there are no statistics on the damage. The Con Cuong district authorities are mobilizing human resources and machinery to clear traffic jams on the roads and help people overcome the damage.

You Wei - The Empress Dowager

Quy Hop District: Heavy rain causes widespread flooding and landslides

Due to the influence of storm No. 4, heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in Chau Ly commune (Quy Hop). Photo: Cao Duy Thai

From last night to this morning, due to the influence of storm No. 4, heavy rain has caused widespread flooding and landslides in Chau Ly, Chau Thanh, Chau Hong communes, towns... All spillways in Chau Ly commune have been deeply flooded, completely isolating and cutting off villages in the commune including: Bung village, Vuc village, Tham village, Xet village, Bang village, Lau village, Xao village.

Many rice fields were submerged by floodwaters and mud, many fish ponds were washed away. Some roads leading to Bung and Xao villages in Chau Ly were eroded... Some houses were damaged by rocks and soil.

Quy Hop district leaders inspect Chau Hong commune. Photo: Phan Giang

Proactively responding to the flood situation, leaders of communes in Quy Hop and the District Flood and Storm Prevention Committee patrolled and blocked key points to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

In many communes of Quy Hop, water has penetrated deep into people's houses. Photo: Minh Nguyet.

Duy Thai - Phan Giang

Nghia Dan: Many communes are divided

Currently in Nghia Dan district there is heavy rain, some bridges are flooded, causing danger to people when participating in traffic.

Of which, Tran Dinh bridge Km97+850 connecting Nghia Hung commune, Nghia Dan district and Nghia Xuan commune, Quy Hop district, is flooded 2m deep on the bridge surface; other spillways in the district such as Nghia Dan town; Nghia Binh are flooded from 0.5 - 0.7m deep...

Flooding through Nghia Hung commune has isolated it. Photo: Minh Thai

In Nghia Hung commune, the roads of 11 hamlets with over 1,000 households were cut off and isolated. At the spillway point of Gang village, Nghia Hung commune, all 4 hamlets of Gang village were completely isolated, water from upstream poured in creating a strong, fast flow, submerging the spillway to a depth of 1.5 - 2m.

Mr. Tran Van Long - Vice Chairman of Nghia Hung Commune People's Committee said: "The Commune People's Committee continuously issues notices and instructions to hamlets, schools and people to raise the spirit of response before and after the low pressure."

In Nghia Thinh commune, a locality with complex terrain, Hieu river runs through and has 3 large dams, including 8/3 dam located in hamlet 10; Tan Dong dam in hamlet 4 and Khe Thai dam in hamlets 5 and 6. Currently, the dams are at high water levels and have been discharged to drain flooding; about 10 households in hamlet 4 have been relocated at the foot of the dams.

Many rice and sugarcane fields in Nghia Thinh commune were deeply flooded. Photo: Minh Thai

According to Mr. Pham Van Tan - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghia Thinh Commune, at Tran Hieu Bridge, section KM92 + B50, National Highway 48E connecting Nghia Thinh with Nghia Hung, the water level is 2.2m deep, dangerous for people and vehicles passing by. In this situation, the People's Committee of Nghia Thinh Commune has set up fences and signs prohibiting people from crossing the flooded spillway.

To warn people when traveling through the spillway, the District People's Committee has directed the communes to place warning signs; assign officers to guard and prevent people and vehicles from passing through the spillway during rainy and flood days. However, with the large number of spillways, combined with unusual weather developments, each person must be proactive, avoid subjectivity, and not intentionally cross rivers and streams when there are warnings of danger from the authorities.

In Thai Hoa, heavy rain caused flooding on the streets. Photo: Quang Huy.

In Thai Hoa town, heavy rain also caused some roads to be cut off, making traffic difficult.

Minh Thai - Quang Huy

My Ly Border Guard Station mobilizes forces to evacuate due to flooding

Xop Tu village, My Ly commune is currently heavily flooded. Photo: Hai Thuong

Heavy rains caused by storm No. 4 have caused severe flooding in My Ly commune, Ky Son district. The most severely affected areas are Xop Tu village with 7 families, Xieng Tam village with 3 families and Xieng Tren village with 4 families...

In order to promptly help people avoid floods, My Ly Border Guard Station mobilized forces to coordinate with local authorities to directly go to households to move their assets to safety.

In Xop Tu village, Kha Hong Thuy’s family’s house was flooded about 30cm and was at risk of collapsing because it was located near the riverbank. My Ly Border Guard Station mobilized forces to help the family move people and property to safety.

Soldiers of My Ly Border Guard Station urgently relocated property for people. Photo: Hai Thuong

Currently, the section of km 353 of National Highway 16, through Xop Tu village, My Ly commune, has been flooded about 1.5m, cutting off traffic for people. To get around, people have to use boats.

Hai Thuong

Heavy rains caused by storm No. 4 have severely affectedMuong Ai and Muong Tip communesAccording to Mr. Lau Ba Nu - Chief of Muong Ai Commune Police, from last night (August 16) until this morning, many traffic routes in the area were cut off due to landslides.

Specifically, the road sections through Xop Xang, Nha Nang, Huoi Khe, and Pung villages were completely isolated by rocks and soil falling from the slope. In particular, the section from Xop Lau to Pung village, which had just been cleared for more than a week, was again cut off this morning.

Many villages were isolated due to landslides. Photo: Moong Van Binh

Currently, in Muong Ai area, there is still very heavy rain, combined with water from upstream causing the Nam Tip river to rise rapidly, with the risk of flash floods and landslides.

"Since last night, teachers in the school have prepared their belongings and are always ready to move at any time," said Mr. Le Quynh Luu, Principal of Muong Ai Primary School.

Muong Ai commune youth union put up landslide warning signs. Photo: Moong Van Binh

Currently, local authorities have assigned people to be on duty regularly and put up warning signs at landslide sites to avoid possible unfortunate damage.

Thanh Cuong

Due to prolonged heavy rain, on the morning of August 17, floodwaters from upstream poured down, causing flooding and isolation in many localities in the country.Tan Ky.

In Nghia Phuc commune, floodwaters have cut off many places on the inter-commune road from Nghia Phuc to Dong Van. Floodwaters are rising and flowing rapidly at Ke Nang and Bac Son spillways.

In Dong Van commune, since this morning, Tan Dong and Nha Tra hamlets have been cut off by floodwaters. Some other highland communes such as Giai Xuan and Tan Hop... have also been partially flooded. Many households living in low-lying areas of the above communes have been flooded, and have had to move food, supplies, and relocate...

The road from Nghia Phuc commune to Dong Van commune has been cut off in many sections. Photo: Huy Thu

In Tien Ky commune, the rising water of Than stream is isolating hamlets 6, 7, 8, 12 from other hamlets. Many hamlets have been flooded, especially hamlet 5 where 5 households have had their houses flooded. Local forces are coordinating with families to move their belongings and properties, and are on standby at dams in hamlets 1, 2, 4, 9 to prevent the risk of dam breakage. Currently, there is heavy rain in the area, and floodwaters are rising rapidly.

Moving furniture for Mrs. Nguyen Thi Loan's family in hamlet 1, Tien Ky commune (Tan Ky). Photo: Van Tuong

In the communes affected by the flood, local authorities have dispatched forces to coordinate with people to move their belongings. Along with that, they have monitored, stood guard, and put up warning ropes at key traffic points, asking people to pay attention to prevent accidents and risks./.