Nghe An: The largest hydroelectric plant in the area releases floodwaters, people urgently move to ensure safety
(Baonghean.vn) - At exactly 9:00 a.m. on July 30, Ban Ve Hydropower Plant began releasing floodwaters to ensure the safety of the project and proactively ensure safety downstream. During the first hours of releasing floodwaters, despite heavy rain, hundreds of curious people still braved the rain to come and watch.
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This morning, Ban Ve Hydropower Plant discharged floodwaters as previously announced. This is the largest flood discharge in the past 6 years. In the photo: Water begins to discharge from the first of the 6 gates. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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The water rolls down like a giant waterfall. Photo by Phuong Tho |
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The six flood gates were fully opened in about 20 minutes. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of people still came to watch when they heard the news of the hydroelectric plant releasing floodwaters. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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Many people said that this was a rare large flood discharge, so even though they traveled dozens of kilometers, they still wanted to come and witness it. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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Children also braved the rain to follow their parents to see the hydroelectric plant release floodwaters. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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Capture the moment water begins to flow out of the doors. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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It is estimated that this flood discharge will affect the downstream area. Photo: Phuong Tho |
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Previously, many people in the downstream area quickly moved their belongings and houses to a safe place. Photo: Phuong Tho |
Watch video of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant releasing flood water. |