A series of electric poles fell, disrupting the lives of 6,000 households in Western Nghe An.
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the recent floods and rains, about 46 power stations in 8 remote communes in Western Nghe An have lost power; including 5 communes in Que Phong district and 3 neighboring communes in Tuong Duong district where they connect to the Que Phong district power line.
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| Mr. Le Van Giap - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee said: "Due to the impact of floods in recent days, many electric poles in the area have been broken. Therefore, up to now, there is a widespread power outage in the area, making people's lives difficult." Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| People in Quang Phong commune (Que Phong) gather at a family with a generator to charge their phones. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| A meal under the light of oil lamps and candles in a remote village in Que Son commune (Que Phong). Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| After checking and fixing the problem, Quy Chau Electricity said: Nearly 6,000 households in the communes of Quang Phong, Cam Muon, Chau Thon, Nam Nhoong, Tri Le (Que Phong), 3 communes of Nhon Mai, Mai Son, Huu Khuong (Tuong Duong) have completely lost power since the morning of August 17 until now. Photo: Hung Cuong |
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| Quy Chau Electricity representative added that the unit is trying to complete the work to connect electricity to people as soon as possible. Photo: Hung Cuong |