Summary of damage caused by floods in Nghe An as of 5:00 p.m. on August 17
(Baonghean.vn) - According to a quick report from the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Nghe An province, as of 5 p.m. on August 17, floods have killed 5 people and severely damaged many properties, houses, rice and crops.
Floodwaters swept away and killed5 peopleIn Ky Son district, there are Ms. Moong Me Tan (37 years old) and child Cut Van Thon (11 years old) in Luu Thang village, Chieu Luu commune; child Ha Bao Cu (10 years old) in Dong Tren village, Tay Son commune; child Lu Van Giap (14 years old) in Khe Tang village, Chieu Luu commune. 1 body drifted to Huu Kiem commune and has not yet been identified.
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| River water levels in the Ky Son and Tuong Duong districts rose to record highs. Photo courtesy |
According to a quick report from 13/21 districts: Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Anh Son, Que Phong, Quy Chau, Quy Hop, Nghia Dan, Thai Hoa Town, Tan Ky, Hoang Mai Town, Quynh Luu, Dien Chau, heavy rain and rising floodwaters caused collapses.17 houses; including 15 houses in Ky Son district, 1 house in Tuong Duong district and 1 house in Quy Chau district;1,184 housesIn Quynh Luu, Tan Ky, Quy Hop, Tuong Duong, Quy Chau and Thai Hoa town were flooded.
198 householdsIn the districts of Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Quy Hop and Quy Chau, people had to be evacuated due to landslides and deep flooding.
2 schoolsIn Anh Son and Quy Hop districts were affected and flooded.
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| Mr. Va Nenh Lau's house in Huoi Moi 1 village, Tri Le commune, Que Phong had its roof blown off by a tornado. Photo: Document |
Over 2,300 hectares of rice, 693 hectares of corn, various vegetables, over 1,400 hectares of annual crops, 536 hectares of perennial crops and fruit trees were flooded and damaged; 6.5 hectares of forest were affected.
7,394 animalsLivestock and poultry were swept away and died, and 597 hectares of aquaculture area were flooded.
17,277 mLocal roads were eroded, 7 temporary bridges were washed away, 13 bridges were flooded.
1,400 mThe saltwater barrier dyke was eroded, over 14,000 meters of canal were damaged and eroded; 10 culverts were damaged and eroded. 17 electric poles were broken, 600 meters of electric wire were broken, and 1 power station was damaged.
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| Rocks fell from a high mountain onto National Highway 16 through Ky Son district. Photo courtesy |
The Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control continues to strengthen information to authorities at all levels and people; directs districts, cities and towns to proactively organize evacuation of people in low-lying areas and areas at risk of flooding; pay special attention to mountainous and coastal districts to ensure safety of people's lives and property.
Check underground, overflow, and traffic jam locations to warn people; mobilize vehicles and guards to direct traffic, provide warning, and close roads to ensure safety.
Implement plans to ensure the safety of dykes and irrigation reservoirs; Arrange 24/7 on-duty staff at construction sites during periods of heavy rain and floods to inspect, detect, and handle any potential safety risks from the first hour.../.