Landslides buried many inter-commune roads in western Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - After storm No. 3, heavy rains continued to fall, causing many inter-commune roads in the highlands of Tuong Duong and Ky Son to be buried in rocks and soil, affecting people's travel.
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For many days now, the western region of Nghe An has continued to experience heavy rain, causing more serious damage to inter-commune roads that had previously been eroded by the impact of storm No. 3. Photo: Dao Tho |
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On the road from Muong Xen town (Ky Son) to Tay Son commune, more than a dozen large and small landslides appeared, making traffic difficult. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Water flowing down from the mountain overflowed onto the road, causing serious erosion. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Along with that, mud was everywhere. Photo: Dao Tho |
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An electric pole was knocked over by rocks and soil on the side of the road. Photo: Dao Tho |
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In Yen Hoa commune (Tuong Duong), many roads are still submerged in water due to heavy rain. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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On National Highway 48, through Canh village (Yen Thang commune) and Tam Huong village (Tam Quang commune), rocks and soil fell down, causing severe damage. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Trees and rocks piled up on the road, causing traffic jams. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Some sections of the Yen Na - Huu Khuong route through Yen Tinh commune have been "erased". Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Pedestrians also had to struggle to get through this landslide. Mr. Nguyen Van Thang - Head of the Economic Infrastructure Department of Tuong Duong district said: The impact of storm No. 3 and recent heavy rains caused many roads in Tuong Duong district to have severe landslides. The Yen Tinh - Huu Khuong route was completely blocked. The Xop Mat - Cham Puong route, Luu Kien - Na Ngoi route... had major landslides. The district has reviewed and reported to higher levels for solutions and handling. Photo: Ho Phuong |