According to a quick report from the Sub-Department of Water Resources, Department of Agriculture and Environment of Cao Bang province, as of 8 am on August 23, natural disasters have damaged and affected 38 houses, of which 34 houses had damaged roofs and 4 houses were affected by landslides.
Floods also caused damage to 7.42ha of agricultural production, including 5.03ha of rice and 2.39ha of crops. Many areas of rice, corn, and arrowroot were flooded; some sugarcane areas in Dam Thuy commune were broken due to thunderstorms.
On traffic routes, National Highway 34B through Duc Long commune is flooded 1 - 1.5m deep on a section about 100m long. Provincial road 202 section Bao Lac - Co Ba is landslide due to positive taluy causing congestion.
In addition, 8 rural traffic routes were landslides, of which the Khuoi Khoan - Duc Chinh route was landslide with about 130m3 of soil and rock.
Rainfall in the 24 hours to 6 am on August 23rd in Ha Lang reached 267.4mm; Duc Long 131.4mm; Ta Lung 1 is 109.9mm and Thach An 102.4mm.
Forecast from August 23 - 24, Cao Bang will continue to have moderate to heavy rain, with very heavy rain in some places; the risk of flash floods, landslides and deep flooding is still high.
Faced with the above situation, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested localities to review each residential area and household in areas along rivers, streams, foothills, slopes, at the foot of slopes and low-lying areas. Areas that are not safe or at high risk must be immediately evacuated.
Notably, the province requests not to wait for flash floods, landslides, and rising water to relocate. Localities must be proactive early and from afar, absolutely not allowing people to stay in dangerous areas for reasons of looking after houses, property, and livestock.
The government is also required to control 24/24h at deep flooded points, fast flowing water, and areas at risk of landslides; and at the same time prepare forces and vehicles to support evacuation, rescue, and relief when necessary.
Towards the people affected by floods
In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in the northern mountainous region into extremely difficult circumstances.
One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.
All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024. 39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:
