Close-up of the arterial spillway connecting 2 communes in Thai Nguyen swept away by flood
Lam Thanh |
Thai Nguyen - Floodwaters caused part of the Trai Ngua spillway (in Song Cong city) to be swept away.
As Lao Dong reported, part of the Trai Ngua spillway connecting Binh Son and Ba Xuyen communes (Song Cong city) was swept away by floodwaters, causing traffic disruption. Photo: Lam ThanhAccording to the reporter at the scene, part of the spillway in Ba Xuyen commune was completely washed away, creating a new flow. This is a hard concrete section, washed away for about 20 meters. Photo: Lam ThanhMr. Do Quang Vinh (Ba Xuyen commune) said: "Yesterday, the floodwaters rose high and flooded the entire spillway, but today the water receded and discovered that part of it had been swept away by the flood. This spillway has existed for decades."Part of Trai Ngua spillway connecting Binh Son and Ba Xuyen communes was swept away by floodwaters. Photo: Lam ThanhAccording to local people, the flood in the past 2 days caused the water level to rise. Many properties and pets of people in the area were also swept away. Photo: Lam ThanhMobilize excavators to clean up waste and trees blocking the spillway after the floodwaters recede. Photo: Lam ThanhThe authorities were present at the scene to ensure safety and prohibit people and vehicles from circulating. Photo: Lam ThanhOn June 22, speaking with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Do Trong Lu - Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Xuyen Commune said: "Yesterday, high floodwaters caused flooding in many areas in the area. Last night, when the floodwaters receded, they discovered that part of the spillway had been washed away. The locality has reported to the city, and first sent forces to be on duty to ensure safety"."The authorities have been present to direct traffic. People will move across the nearby Binh Son hard bridge to pass through the two communes. This spillway has been there for decades. At the time of the flood, the water level rose, and people and vehicles were also prohibited from passing through," the leader added.
Heavy rain on June 20 and 21 in Thai Nguyen province caused localized flooding in many places. Initially, the authorities determined that there were damage to livestock, agricultural production and infrastructure.
Thai Nguyen has mobilized more than 1,900 officers and soldiers of the military, police, and militia forces, along with 12 motorboats and 16 specialized cars to support people in evacuating from flooded areas, organizing checkpoints and warnings at isolated traffic routes, diverting traffic flows to ensure traffic safety and implementing dyke protection and flood prevention plans.
Ha Tinh The government of Bac Hong Linh ward will issue a document recommending control and handling the situation of trucks carrying more than enough goods into bins causing sand to spill on National Highway 1.
According to the meteorological agency, the tropical depression is forecast to maintain the intensity of level 6 gusting to level 8 in the next 24 to 48 hours.
