(baonghean.vn) In recent days, the districts in the western part of Nghe An, especially districts such as Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Ky Son, Que Phong... have been severely affected by the heat wave. According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the heat wave in this area will continue for the next few days.
The prolonged heat wave, with temperatures reaching 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in many areas, has caused many lakes, rivers and streams in Western Nghe An (also known as the "Fire Pan of Indochina") to gradually dry up. Many streams have no more flowing water, and people's domestic water needs are extremely scarce. Many corn and rice fields in some areas are being severely affected by the heat wave, such as Tam Quang, Yen Hoa, Yen Na... (Tuong Duong). In these areas, due to late planting of rice, which is now entering the flowering period, the prolonged heat wave, along with the extremely high temperatures, has caused many areas to almost completely lose their crops.
Mr. Lo Kham Kha, Head of the Agriculture Department of Tuong Duong district, said that it is currently in the middle of the hot season, and this heat wave has not ended yet, so the district has not yet had an official report on the area of rice and other crops damaged. However, according to our initial observations, this heat wave has greatly affected the productivity of crops of the people in the district.
Images of heat in Tuong Duong district recorded by our reporters during the ongoing heat wave:
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| During rush hour, people in many districts in western Nghe An often have to cover up when going out. |
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| Khe Bo (Tam Quang - Tuong Duong), considered the second center of Tuong Duong district, is deserted during peak hours of hot weather. |
![“Chảo lửa Đông Dương” (Cửa Rào – xã Xá Lượng) nơi đây có những hôm vào giờ cao điểm (12h30 – 14h) nhiệt độ có thể lên đến 41, 42 độ C.]() |
| "Indochina Fire Pan" (Cua Rao - Xa Luong commune) here, sometimes during peak hours (12:30 - 14:00) the temperature can reach 41, 42 degrees Celsius. |
![Hồ thủy điện bản Vẽ (Yên Na – Tương Dương) mức nước xuống thấp hơn 20m.]() |
| Ban Ve Hydroelectric Reservoir (Yen Na - Tuong Duong) water level is lower than 20m. |
![Dòng Nậm Nơn cạn khô trong mùa nắng nóng.]() |
| The Nam Non River dries up during the hot season. |
![Ngô của một số hộ dân ở xã huyện Tương Dương “lên trời” do nắng nóng kéo dài.]() |
| The corn fields are barren and withered due to the prolonged heat. |
Ho Phuong
