Heavy rain causes local flooding in Thanh Chuong

Dinh Hao - Hai Thuong - September 26, 2023 10:43
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the influence of a tropical depression, on the night of September 25 and the morning of September 26, Thanh Chuong district experienced heavy to very heavy rain, with rainfall measuring from about 150 - 170 mm; some roads in communes and towns were partially flooded.
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In Ngoc Lam commune, heavy rain and water from the mountain slopes flooded some spillways on the inter-commune road, causing danger to traffic participants. The most seriously flooded point was at the Tan Tien spillway bridge, Ngoc Lam commune.

To ensure people's safety, Ngoc Lam Border Guard Station has dispatched forces, coordinated with local authorities to put up warning signs, and stood guard at key locations to warn people not to pass through.

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Ngoc Lam Border Guard Station coordinated with local authorities to put up warning signs at Tan Tien spillway bridge, Ngoc Lam commune to warn passersby. Photo: Hai Thuong

In the coming time, floods will continue to develop complicatedly. The leaders of Thanh Chuong District People's Committee requested local authorities at the grassroots level to prepare a plan 4 on the spot to be proactive in flood and storm prevention.

At the same time, people are requested to follow the instructions of the government and competent agencies to comply well when participating in traffic, especially when going through flooded roads.

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Heavy rain caused some roads in communes and towns of Thanh Chuong to be partially flooded. Photo: Dinh Hao

Thanh Linh Commune directed the militia and self-defense force to inspect and quickly handle landslides at some locations and clear drainage systems in the fields. Photo: Contributor

Prolonged heavy rain caused flooding and cut off some traffic routes in Thanh Khe commune. Photo: Contributor

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Water flooded into people's houses. Photo: CTV
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Some buildings have started to collapse. Photo: Contributor

Currently, heavy rain is continuing, and it is expected that there will be more heavy rain, very heavy rain, and the risk of flooding is likely to occur. People need to pay attention: Absolutely do not let students go to school alone through deep, dangerous water. Do not drop nets to catch fish or crickets without ensuring safety. Households that have been flooded in previous years, especially in low-lying areas and high mountainous areas at risk of landslides, should proactively move their belongings and assets to higher places to ensure safety...

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