According to the leaders of Bat Xat District People's Committee, Mr. Ma A Chung (born in 1990) - Chairman of Trung Leng Ho Commune People's Committee and Mr. Ly A Khoa (born in 1983) - Chairman of Pa Cheo Commune People's Committee did not implement the district's directives, were negligent in flood and storm prevention work in the area; the rain and floods caused landslides but did not try to go to the commune to direct the overcoming of the consequences of natural disasters in the locality.
The suspension period is 15 days, starting from today (September 14).
"The handling of the two commune chairmen contributes to educating and raising the responsibility of local officials in strictly performing their duties and tasks, especially during times of floods and natural disasters in the area," the leader of the Bat Xat District People's Committee added.
Previously, from September 7 to September 13, due to the influence of storm No. 3, heavy rain in Bat Xat district killed 15 people, left 2 missing and injured 8 people.
In Trung Leng Ho commune, there were 2 cases of people being swept away by floodwaters and are still missing.
The floods also caused much damage to crops, houses and cut off many traffic routes in the area.
