People in western Nghe An province are once again scrambling to escape the floods.
On the second day after Typhoon Bualoi (September 30th), heavy rain continued in the mountainous communes of Nghe An province, causing rivers to rise rapidly and streams to flow strongly, resulting in widespread flooding. People in the communes of Muong Xen, Nhon Mai, My Ly, Luong Minh, Yen Hoa, Tam Thai, etc., were once again scrambling to escape the floods.
As of 8:00 AM on September 30th, heavy rain was still falling in Nhon Mai border commune. Mr. Le Hong Thai, Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, stated that the rain from Typhoon Bualoi (Typhoon No. 10) caused flooding, landslides, and road closures on many routes. The road from Huoi To 2, Na Kha, and Na Hy to Huoi Man was flooded; National Highway 16 suffered numerous landslides, isolating 15 out of 21 villages, including Huoi To 2, Na Kha, Pieng Coc, Na Hang, Pha Khao, Huoi Man, Pha Mut, Huoi Co, Pieng Luong, Phia Oi, Xa Mat, Tan Mai, Na Hy, Na Lot, and Co Ha.
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Prior to Typhoon No. 10, Luong Minh commune proactively implemented a response plan, maintaining a 24/7 duty roster, closely monitoring rainfall and flooding developments, and regularly warning about areas at risk of landslides and flash floods such as Pieng Coc, Pha Khao, Huoi Co, Xoi Voi, Pha Mut, and villages along streams and houses near embankments. Local forces prepared sufficient personnel, equipment, food, drinking water, life jackets, flashlights, ropes, etc., for a rapid response.
On the morning of September 30th, the entire commune was temporarily isolated; the Xop Mat – Cham Puong road suffered landslides in several locations in Dua village, causing traffic congestion in four villages in the inland area; provincial road 543B also experienced landslides at Km29+900, Km33+810, and the Cha Luom bridge was flooded, making it impassable for vehicles.
Previously, the forces of Luong Minh commune relocated 75 households with 339 people from the following villages to safe assembly points: Ban La, Xop Mat, Minh Phuong, Ban Dua, Minh Tien, Ca Moong, Xop Chao, etc. Of these, the villages requiring the most relocation were Ban La with 20 households/80 people and Ban Dua with 15 households/73 people.
In Yen Hoa commune, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee Lo Thanh Binh said that 18 villages are currently isolated. Typhoon Bualoi (Typhoon No. 10) completely destroyed 7 houses; 103 houses were flooded, and 18 villages were completely isolated. In addition, Yen Hoa Secondary School was flooded, with water overflowing into the first-floor classrooms, and Yen Thang Kindergarten was also flooded. In Yen Hoa commune, National Highway 48C was flooded at 3 points (Cooc village, Yen Tan village, and Xop Chang bridge – Yen Hop village). Provincial Road 543B at Na Pu was deeply flooded, making it impassable for residents.
On Highway DH11, three flooded bridges – Vang Ong, Xop Coc, and Vang Mai – cut off the villages of Xop Coc and Tat. On the Xieng Lip - Xop Kha road, a bridge was deeply submerged, with numerous landslides, isolating Xop Kha village. On the Yen Tan - Yen Huong road, the Yen Huong bridge was flooded, isolating Yen Huong village. On the Canh Khin village road, the Khe Ngau bridge was flooded, isolating 30 households in Canh Khin village. A reinforced concrete bridge on Highway DH11 from Trung Thang to Tat village collapsed and was swept away.
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In My Ly commune, Chairman of the People's Committee Luong Van Bay also stated that prolonged heavy rain has caused landslides on many roads, and some villages have once again been cut off and isolated. Among them are many villages that have experienced prolonged isolation since previous storms, such as Cha Nga, Hoa Ly, Yen Hoa, Xang Tren, and Xop Duong.
In Chieu Luu commune, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Truong, Secretary of the Party Committee, said that the road over the bridge in Xieng Thu village continues to be deeply flooded, isolating villages in the area. In addition, working groups are stationed on inter-village roads to monitor, warn of landslides, regulate traffic, and guide people to ensure safety according to the flood situation.
Given the complex developments of rain and flooding, with water levels in rivers and streams continuing to rise, the Provincial People's Committee and relevant departments, as well as local leaders, are closely monitoring the weather situation and directing forces to implement plans, preparing according to the "four on-the-spot" principle to ensure timely response and minimize damage to the people.
