Heavy rain causes local flooding in Quy Hop area

(Baonghean.vn) - On the afternoon of May 15, heavy rain in Quy Hop district, especially in Chau Hong commune, caused localized flooding in some hamlets and villages.

Heavy rain lasting from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. caused local flooding in Cong village, Poong village, Na Hieng village and many intra-village and intra-commune roads.

Many roads were flooded. Photo: Minh Nguyet

Officers of the Quy Hop District Military Command help people overcome the consequences. Photo: Minh Nguyet

According to preliminary statistics, 15 households in Chau Hong commune were flooded and had to be evacuated to safety, and 2 cows were swept away by the water. In addition, heavy rain and lightning caused a power station to explode, causing a power outage in the commune...

District leaders inspect the flood situation and recovery work in Chau Hong commune. Photo: Minh Nguyet

People receive instant noodles as relief from local authorities. Photo: Minh Nguyet

In the evening of the same day, leaders of Quy Hop district organized a delegation to inspect the flood situation in the area, requiring the locality to focus on drainage work and promptly supply food and drinking water to flooded households./.

Minh Nguyet