Nghe An: People brave the dangers to salvage fish after the floods.
(Baonghean.vn) - Typhoon No. 3 brought heavy and prolonged rain from the night of July 18 to July 19, 2018, causing water levels in rice fields and streams to rise, and many shrimp and fish were swept away by the current. Many people braved the danger to go to the rivers and streams to catch fish.
On the Nam Viet, Chu, and Hieu rivers, immediately after the rain stopped, many people used nets, seines, and traps to catch shrimp, fish, frogs, and toads... despite the raging river currents.
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| Many people in Que Phong are using nets and seines to catch fish after the floods. Photo: Van Thanh |
Eleven years ago, Que Phong district experienced a historic flood in 2007, and some people drowned while fishing. Many people in Que Phong haven't forgotten this lesson, yet they still brave the dangers to go to the river in search of a small profit.
Local authorities in the communes are very proactive in disseminating information, posting prohibition signs, and setting up checkpoints to prevent people from catching fish or collecting firewood, but due to limited personnel, they cannot be on constant duty.
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| Many curious onlookers gathered to watch locals scoop up fish after the flood at Khe Canh dam, Nghia Yen commune. Photo: Dinh Thuy |
In Nghia Dan, after the storm, the water level rose, and fish from ponds and lakes, as well as from streams and creeks, spilled out, prompting many locals to catch more fish for food. Despite the storm, the water level at Khe Canh dam in Nghia Yen commune remained stable. After the storm, on the afternoon of July 19th, many people flocked to the water at the base of the dam to catch fish.
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| Despite the strong current, many locals still consider it safe to fish. Photo: Dinh Thuy |
Local authorities have also been disseminating information and advising people not to venture into deep, dangerous waters to catch fish. However, to ensure safety, in addition to the efforts of authorities and organizations at all levels, people need to raise their awareness of safety precautions.