Efforts to clear Nghe An border belt road after storm and flood

Authorities and people of Muong Ai commune dug soil and broke rocks to clear the road. Clip: Thanh Cuong

The rain caused by storm No. 3 lasted for 10 days, a record in the past ten years, causing the rock and soil structure on the mountain to weaken, causing landslides. A large amount of rock and soil fell onto the road, cutting off and isolating many villages. Photo: Document

The only road from the district center to the commune was also cut off. Photo: Thanh Cuong

The section from the border between Muong Ai and Muong Tip, due to a severe landslide, a rock weighing dozens of tons fell down, blocking the road dividing traffic between the two communes. Photo: Thanh Cuong

After the flood, authorities and local people worked hard to break rocks and dig soil to clear the road, ensuring safety for people and vehicles. Photo: Thanh Cuong

In addition, floodwaters caused erosion of the Nam Tip River bank on the Vietnamese side, directly affecting the border belt road, with many places being washed away by floodwaters and "deeply eating" into the heart of the road. The landslides are threatening the only road connecting Muong Xen town to the two border communes of Muong Ai and Muong Tip if heavy rains continue. Photo: Thanh Cuong