Heavy rain causes landslides, electrical fire at office building in Nghe An border commune
(Baonghean.vn) - Heavy rain during the night in Muong Ai commune (Ky Son district) caused many large landslides. In addition, mud and soil flooded into the house and office of the commune's People's Committee, causing an electrical short circuit in the office.
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According to the Muong Ai commune government (Ky Son district), heavy rains occurred on the night of August 8 and early morning of August 9, causing dozens of dangerous landslides. Water and mud flooded into houses, schools and the commune's People's Committee, causing serious damage. |
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Due to water flooding into the People's Committee of Muong Ai commune, some offices had electrical short circuits causing fire and property damage. |
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After the fire, many items in the office of the Women's Union of Muong Ai commune were burned down. |
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There were also burn marks on the ceiling. Mr. Lu Quang Hung - Chairman of Muong Ai Commune People's Committee said: The heavy rain at 3am on August 9 caused water to flood into many rooms and cause a fire. Currently, the authorities are inspecting and estimating the damage. |
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Heavy rain also caused mud to flood into people's houses. |
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On the morning of August 9, forces were mobilized to clean up the workplace at the People's Committee of the commune and Muong Ai Primary School. |
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