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Nghe An: Highlights of August 2nd

Duc Dung - Huu Quan August 2, 2025 17:45

The Deputy Prime Minister assigned research and agreed on a plan to extend the runway at Vinh Airport; Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Vo Thi Minh Sinh encouraged and directed efforts to overcome the consequences of flooding in isolated villages… These are some of the highlights of August 2nd.

* The Deputy Prime Minister assigned the task of researching and agreeing on a plan.extend the runwayVinh Airport.

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The existing runway at Vinh Airport is only 2,400m long. Photo: Thanh Duy

August 2ndComrade Vo Thi Minh Sinh- The Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province led a provincial delegation to directly visit the isolated villages in Tuong Duong and Luong Minh communes to direct flood relief efforts and to visit, encourage, and provide assistance to the local government and people.

8 Thay mặt lãnh đạo tỉnh, đồng chí Phó Bí thư Tỉnh ủy, Chủ tịch Ủy ban MTTQ tỉnh đã trao 20 tỷ đồng cho xã Tương Dương phục vụ khắc phục hậu quả thiên tai; đồng thời, Ủy ban MTTQ tỉnh cũng hỗ trợ 5 tỷ đồng cho nhân dân
On behalf of the provincial leadership, the Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province presented 20 billion VND in aid to Tuong Duong commune to overcome the consequences of natural disasters. At the same time, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Nghe An province also provided 5 billion VND in aid to local people. Photo: Dinh Tuan

*Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs DepartmentAnd the Niềm Tin (Faith) volunteer group provided assistance to flood victims in the communes of Tương Dương, Hữu Kiệm, and Mường Típ.

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Comrade Ho Le Ngoc - Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Internal Affairs Department, and Comrade Le Van Luong, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Council of Tuong Duong commune, along with members of the "Niềm Tin" (Faith) volunteer group, presented gifts to support the people of Tuong Duong commune. Photo: Phan Hau.

* As of July 31, 2025, Nghe An has completed, handed over and20,687 solid houses put into use., replacing dilapidated and makeshift housing for people in 130 communes and wards throughout the province.

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Hai Chau commune, in coordination with the supporting unit, distributed money for housing construction to the people. Photo: Mai Hoa

Rain caused by Typhoon No. 3causing severe flash floods and landslides.In many communes in western Nghe An province, the damage caused severe disruption to the transportation system, with total estimated losses exceeding 1.39 trillion VND.

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Landslide on the embankment of the Muong Xen - Ta Do - Khe Kien road (provincial road 543D) in Muong Tip commune. Photo: Thanh Duy

* The bridge is damaged, and there are no-entry signs, butCars continue to drive regardless of traffic regulations..

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Despite the "no entry" signs, some cars still recklessly cross this bridge. Photo: Tien Dong

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