Nghe An: After the flood, people in the downstream area were submerged in mud and garbage.
(Baonghean.vn) - On August 21, floodwaters completely receded from Do Luong town. However, the consequences left behind were 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, rubbish from the river washes in, rubbish from people's gardens is dumped out, and dead animals make 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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| Floodwaters poured out, everywhere from people's gardens to the roads were 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, walls collapsed, tiles fell off, 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 cooperated to clear mud and clean each section of the road. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Clean water is an urgent need for the 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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