Heavy snowfall in Nghe An causes mass deaths of cattle and buffalo.

(Baonghean.vn) - White snow continues to cover many villages in western Nghe An province, causing many buffaloes and cows to die from the cold, including 79 in Que Phong district alone.

In particular, the communes of Quang Phong, Tri Le, Nam Nhoong, Chau Thon, and Que Son reported 10 to 20 deaths, while other communes reported 9 deaths or fewer. The People's Committee of Que Phong district promptly established a Steering Committee to direct and send officials to the grassroots level to inspect and guide farmers in caring for, sheltering, and protecting their cattle from the cold.

Mr. Le Van Giap (second from the left), Chairman of the People's Committee of Que Phong district, presents gifts and provides guidance to people on how to cope with the cold weather.

People light fires to warm the buffaloes in Tri Le commune.

Previously, on January 23rd, 24th, and 25th, frost appeared in communes such as Tri Le and Nam Nhoong, and even snow fell in Tri Le commune. This unusual weather caused significant damage to crops and livestock belonging to local people.

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

The forecast indicates that temperatures will continue to remain low, while most of the cattle raised by local people are left to graze in the forest and cannot be monitored or controlled in a timely manner. Therefore, the number of cattle deaths may not stop at 79.

Snow and ice blanket the area, threatening the livestock of local people in Nghe An province. Photo: Nguyen Ho Quang

Currently, in remote villages such as Buoc Mu, Na Ngoi commune, Muong Long, Nam Can (Ky Son district), Tri Le (Que Phong district), and Tam Hop (Tuong Duong district), the snow continues to fall heavily. Local leaders are continuing to work closely with residents to help them cope with the cold.

Lang Manh Hung