The river water rose to a record high, hundreds of curious people flocked to see.
(Baonghean.vn) - Heavy rain combined with the simultaneous discharge of floodwaters from several hydroelectric plants caused the water level in the rivers of Ky Son and Tuong Duong districts to rise to record highs. Faced with this situation, hundreds of curious people flocked to the river to witness this historic flood.
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| Due to the flood situation, today, a number of hydroelectric plants in the western region of Nghe An simultaneously released flood water. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| This caused the water level in the river in Ky Son and Tuong Duong districts to rise to a record high. According to local people, this flood surpassed the flood in 2011. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In riverside communes in Tuong Duong and Ky Son, many houses have begun to be submerged in water. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Many fish cages along the river are at risk of being swept away by rising water levels. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| Out of curiosity, hundreds of people gathered on bridges across the Lam River to watch the rising water level. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| At around 5:00 p.m. this afternoon (August 17), at Ban Chan bridge (Thach Giam commune - Tuong Duong), many people were still gathering to watch the flood. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| The rapid rise in river water has made many people worried. Photo: Dao Tho |
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| In the area along Highway 7, people still had not left by evening. Photo: Dao Tho |
