Heavy rain caused many houses in Lao Cai to be flooded

Đinh Đại | 05/08/2024 15:21

On the night of August 4 and early morning of August 5 in Lao Cai, there was heavy rain, along with flood discharge causing flooding and damage to houses in the districts of Si Ma Cai, Bac Ha, and Bao Yen.

According to the Report of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Lao Cai province, heavy rain and hydropower discharge caused flooding of 37 houses, of which 25 houses in Dien Quang commune, Bao Yen district suffered less than 70% damage.

According to the reporter's actual record on the afternoon of August 5, the water flow on the Chay River, the section passing through Bao Yen district, was strong and fierce. Photo: Dinh Dai

In addition, many intra-village and inter-commune roads in Si Ma Cai and Bac Ha districts have landslides, causing traffic difficulties. National Highway 4 through Si Ma Cai has local landslides.

By the afternoon of August 5, basically all roads were open.

In addition, dozens of hectares of rice, corn, crops, and fruit trees of farmers were flooded and damaged.

Houses in Lao Cai were submerged in floodwater. Photo: NDCC

Currently, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control of Lao Cai province is directing the People's Committees of districts and communes to mobilize on-site forces to help damaged families clean up and reinforce their houses.

At the same time, there is a plan to temporarily repair damaged roads and irrigation works, ensuring traffic for people.