Floods threaten downstream areas, some communes in Nam Dan are completely isolated.
(Baonghean.vn) - Water flowing from upstream along the Lam River has caused flooding in Nam Dan district. The main road leading to Nam Thuong commune (Nam Dan district) is heavily flooded; the area is completely isolated.
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Due to the large volume of water flowing from upstream, Nam Thuong commune (Nam Dan district) has been completely isolated in recent days. Photo: Lam Tung |
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| Ms. Bui Thi Oanh, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Nam Thuong commune, said: "For the past two days, floodwaters from upstream have severely submerged 80% of the commune's rice and other crops. The only road into the commune is also cut off by floodwaters." (Photo: Quang An) |
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| For residents wanting to travel between Nam Thuong commune and other areas, the only means of transportation is by ferry. The entire commune has only one ferry serving its residents, while the demand for transportation in Nam Thuong commune and surrounding areas is very high. Photo: Lam Tung |
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Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, a boatman from Hamlet 4, Nam Thuong Commune, said: "Due to the high water level, people have had to travel by boat for the past two days. However, because of the limited capacity, the boat can only carry about 12 people per trip, so people often have to wait a long time for their turn." (Photo: Lam Tung) |
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| Floodwaters have isolated the entire commune, so all livelihood activities of the people in Nam Thuong commune rely on boats. Photo: Lam Tung. |
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| Mr. Nguyen Dinh The, Head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Nam Dan district, said: Currently, only Nam Thuong commune is isolated. The district has directed the placement of warning signs and mobilized personnel to be on constant standby, reporting promptly to minimize the risk of accidents. Photo: Lam Tung |