The border region of Nghe An is in disarray after flash floods.
Quang An•June 3, 2025 06:52
Four days have passed since the flash floods, but many villages in the border communes of Que Phong and Tuong Duong districts are still submerged in mud. Many buildings, houses, and roads have been damaged and cannot yet be repaired.
Clip: QAAccording to our reporter's observations, even though four days have passed since the sudden flash flood struck, the situation in the affected communes remains chaotic. In the photo: The road in Lam Hop village, Tri Le commune (Que Phong district) is buried under mud and rocks. Photo: QAThere used to be a communal water reservoir here, but it was completely destroyed by large rocks and cannot be restored yet. Photo: QAThe road in Pa Khom village, Tri Le commune, is covered with a thick layer of rocks. Photo: QANumerous severely eroded areas reveal dangerous cavities in the Chà Là stream, Con Phen village, Hữu Khuông commune. Photo: QAThe house of Mr. Vi Van Binh in Huu Khuong commune is located right next to the landslide area and is at risk of being swallowed up if it rains in the coming days. Photo: QAMany classrooms at Huu Khuong Ethnic Boarding Junior High School have been damaged and cannot yet be repaired. Photo: QAMany trees could not withstand the massive volume of water and debris flowing in at high speed. Photo: QAThe Cha Lat bridge in Huu Khuong commune is severely damaged and cannot be repaired yet; only temporary warning ropes have been used to alert people passing by. Photo: QAThe road leading to Nhon Mai border commune in Tuong Duong district is blocked by large rocks that cannot yet be cleared, making traffic difficult. Photo: QAThe houses of residents in Nhon Mai commune were completely buried in mud; fortunately, the residents had managed to evacuate beforehand. Photo: QAMany of the local people's properties were severely damaged and covered in mud. Photo: Quang AnThese days, machinery is being mobilized in full force to clear debris and open roads for people to travel. Although initial recovery efforts have been supported by various forces and departments, much work remains to be done in these localities to stabilize people's lives after the floods. The estimated economic damage to the two districts of Tuong Duong and Que Phong from the recent flash floods exceeds 100 billion VND. (Photo: QA)
