Nghe An: After the flood, people in the downstream area are submerged in mud and garbage.
(Baonghean.vn) - On August 21, floodwaters completely receded from Do Luong town. However, the aftermath left behind a huge amount of mud and trash. Immediately after the water receded, local people actively raked mud and cleaned up trash to soon stabilize their lives.
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| Floodwaters rise, garbage from the river washes in, garbage from people's gardens is dumped out, along with dead animals, making the environment in the flooded area extremely dirty. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| As soon as the water level began to drop, people started to collect floating trash. On the morning of August 21, dozens of veterans coordinated with local people to collect and gather trash in the area with the spirit of cleaning up as the water level went down. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Flood water flows out, everywhere from people's gardens to the roads are stained with mud. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The mud was ankle deep, even up to 20 - 30 cm in some places. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Excavators clear mud from major roads. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to Mr. Nguyen Van Hanh, Secretary - Head of Block 1, Do Luong town, this flood, the town has 185 households in Blocks 1, 7, 8, 9 flooded, of which Block 1 alone has 169 households. Next to that, 5-6 households in Trang Son commune were also flooded. Due to flood water, some houses in the area have been damaged, cracked, collapsed walls, and fallen tiles. People are trying to fix them along with clearing mud and soil. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A resident is actively raking mud to clear the road. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Thanks to pumps and sprayers, cleaning floors, furniture, and gardens is less difficult. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Households on both sides of the road worked together to clear mud and clean each section of the road. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Clean water is an urgent need for people. Many households in Block 1 of Do Luong town have to scoop up muddy red Lam River water to settle for daily use. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| By the evening of August 21, floodwaters had completely receded from Block 1, Do Luong town and surrounding areas, however, some households were still unable to return home. The Block 1 Cultural House is currently a temporary shelter for some families. |
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