Rain and floods in Ninh Binh cause more than 3,000 households to be flooded

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Ninh Binh - Heavy rain and rising river water caused more than 3,000 households in Ninh Binh to be flooded, and hundreds of people had to evacuate to safe places.

According to reporters of Lao Dong Newspaper, on the afternoon of September 17, prolonged heavy rain along with rising water on many rivers caused flooding in many areas in Ninh Binh province.

On September 17, according to a quick report from the Office of the Ninh Binh Provincial Civil Defense Command, prolonged heavy rain along with rising water on many rivers has caused flooding in many areas in the province.

Lực lượng chức năng hỗ trợ người dân tại thôn Kênh Gà, xã Gia Viễn di chuyển đồ đạc đến nơi an toàn (ảnh chụp chiều ngày 17.9). Ảnh: Nguyễn Trường
Functional forces support people in Kenh Ga village, Gia Vien commune to move belongings to safe places (photo taken in the afternoon of September 17). Photo: Nguyen Truong

In Gia Vien, Thanh Son, Nho Quan, Gia Tuong, Gia Phong, Gia Hung communes, Phu Van ward, Ly Thuong Kiet ward, Chau Son ward... thousands of households have been flooded.

Floods have also affected teaching and learning activities at some school sites in Ninh Binh province. At Gia Vien Primary School, branch 2 of the school was flooded, students had to switch to online classes. Hoang Dong Primary School 1, Duy Ha ward was flooded in the schoolyard, so students also had to take leave from school.

According to a quick report from the Office of the Ninh Binh Provincial Civil Defense Command, as of 4 pm on September 17, prolonged heavy rain along with rising water on many rivers caused 3,042 households outside the dike to be flooded. 94 households with 346 people have been relocated to safe places.

Heavy rain has also affected 11,465 hectares of rice, of which 200 hectares were flooded white, 319 hectares were flooded lightly, and 10,946 hectares were flooded from 2/3 to 3/4 of the trees. A house in Uy Te village, Gia Hung commune had its roof collapsed. A dike slope on the left bank of the Day River, from K100+810 ÷ K100+828, in Kim Bang ward, was eroded.

Faced with the rising floodwaters, localities have organized the evacuation of people in areas at risk of unsafety. Ninh Binh province has mobilized 417 officers and soldiers from the army, police, militia and shock forces to participate in supporting the relocation of people, property and handling incidents.

Hơn 400 hộ dân tại xã Gia Viễn, tỉnh Ninh Bình bị ngập sâu trong nước (ảnh chụp chiều ngày 17.9). Ảnh: Nguyễn Trường
More than 400 households in Gia Vien commune, Ninh Binh province were deeply flooded (photo taken on the afternoon of September 17). Photo: Nguyen Truong

Along with that, 13 vehicles of all kinds, including cars, boats and boat engines, are mobilized to serve the response work. Currently, irrigation works management units are operating 739 fixed electric pumps, 194 head drainage culverts, 1 lake culvert and 27 spillways to drain water for agricultural production, urban areas and industrial parks.

The Ninh Binh Provincial Civil Defense Command requests localities to continue to closely monitor the developments of rain and floods, review evacuation plans for people in riverbank areas and flooded areas. At the same time, strengthen patrols and guards of dyke and dam systems and prepare personnel, materials, and vehicles according to the "4 on-the-spot" motto.

Towards the people affected by floods

In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in many localities across the country 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:

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