Heavy snowfall in Nghe An, buffaloes and cows die en masse

(Baonghean.vn) - White snow still covers many villages in the Western region of Nghe An, many buffaloes and cows of the people have frozen to death, of which Que Phong district has 79.

Of which, Quang Phong, Tri Le, Nam Nhoong, Chau Thon, and Que Son communes had 10 to 20 cattle die, while other communes had 9 or less cattle die. Que Phong District People's Committee established a Steering Committee to promptly direct and send cadres to the grassroots to inspect and guide farmers in caring for, protecting, and preventing cold for cattle.

Mr. Le Van Giap (2nd left), Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee, presented gifts to support and guided people to fight the cold.

Making a fire to warm the buffalo in Tri Le commune.

Previously, on January 23, 24 and 25, frost appeared in communes such as Tri Le and Nam Nhoong, and even snow fell in Tri Le commune. The unusual weather conditions caused heavy damage to crops and livestock.

Snow covers Dong Tren and Dong Duoi villages, Son Tay commune, Ky Son district. Photo: Nguyen Ho Quang.

Temperatures are forecast to remain low, while most of the cattle raised by people in the forest cannot be monitored and controlled in time. Therefore, the number of dead cattle may not stop at 79.

Snow and ice cover the livestock of people in Nghe An. Photo: Nguyen Ho Quang

Currently, in the villages of Buoc Mu, Na Ngoi commune, Muong Long, Nam Can (Ky Son district), Tri Le (Que Phong), Tam Hop (Tuong Duong), the snow continues to cover the area. Currently, local leaders continue to closely follow the grassroots to support people against the cold.

Lang Manh Hung