(Baonghean.vn) - In recent times, heavy rains have occurred continuously in many mountainous areas of Nghe An, causing the water levels in streams to rise suddenly, causing a large amount of trees and firewood from upstream to flow in with the flood. Many people have risked their lives to go down to the streams to collect firewood.
Being present at Nam Can spillway (Nam Can commune, Ky Son) these days, we witnessed many people rushing out to collect firewood. Mr. Va Xai Phia in Nam Can village said: "We know it is dangerous, but there is a lot of firewood floating in, so we have to take advantage of the opportunity." Remember in 2011, Nam Can spillway was hit by a flash flood that killed 2 people. I think the authorities need to quickly warn the people.
Some images recorded at Nam Can sluice during the rainy and flooded days:
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| The whole family went to the stream to collect firewood. |
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| Anh and Xai Phia loaded firewood onto the motorbike. |
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| It was getting dark but many people still lingered. |
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| Gathering "products" after a day of struggling with flood water. |
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| Adults and children all participated in collecting firewood. |
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| Carry firewood home. |
Dao Tho
