Heavy rain causes flooding and landslides in Thanh Chuong and Nam Dan
(Baonghean.vn) - In recent days, heavy rain has caused localized flooding and landslides on some roads in Thanh Chuong and Nam Dan districts.
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| A flooded road in Thanh Thuy commune (Thanh Chuong). |
In Thanh Chuong, heavy rains caused water to flow too quickly and rise in streams and creeks, causing flooding on some roads in Thanh Thuy and Thanh Xuan communes. Many roads passing through overflow points in village 2, village 7, Khe Mu (Thanh Thuy), Khe Den and Khe Nu (Thanh Xuan) overflows were continuously flooded and the water flowed rapidly.
Due to prolonged rain, flooding in mountainous communes and low-lying areas is quite erratic, significantly affecting people's traffic. At overflowing points, there are many potential dangers for passersby, especially children and the elderly.
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| Youth volunteers of Thanh Thuy Commune (Thanh Chuong) are on duty at flooded areas. |
During these days, local authorities have also assigned forces to be on duty at flooded areas, set up barriers to warn passersby, guide traffic participants to avoid the road, and prepare for rescue... Especially in Thanh Thuy commune, the Youth Volunteer Team is on duty regularly at key locations in the commune and is ready to help people 24/7.
| The ice at Khe Nu spillway in Thanh Xuan commune (Thanh Chuong) is quite dangerous. |
In Nam Dan district, heavy rains brought down rocks and soil from Tret mountain, blocking the drainage culverts on National Highway 15 through Khanh Son commune, causing water to flow heavily on the road. In some locations, such as in hamlet 6 Khanh Son 1, a large amount of rocks and soil were swept away by the water and lay scattered on the road, causing traffic jams.
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| Soil and rocks are strewn across Highway 15 after each heavy rain. |
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| Nam Dan district mobilizes rock and soil removal machines on National Highway 15. Photo: Hong Suong |
Here, in heavy rain, the authorities mobilized machines to scrape all the dirt and rocks on the road surface and clear the drainage system.
On the morning of September 5, in these localities there is still heavy rain, localized flooding and landslides at vulnerable points under the mountain ranges will continue, people are advised to always be vigilant, take precautions, and minimize accidents and risks.
