On September 22, according to information from the People's Committee of Muong Chanh commune (Muong Lat district, Thanh Hoa province), in recent days, Muong Chanh commune has continuously experienced heavy rain, especially on September 21 and 22.
Heavy rain caused flood water from upstream to flow down, causing the water in Xim stream to rise very high, flowing rapidly, causing serious flooding on Provincial Road 521E connecting to the center of Muong Lat district.
According to the representative of Muong Chanh Commune People's Committee, as of the afternoon of September 22, the flood situation is still very complicated. Currently, the 5 upper villages and 4 lower villages of Muong Chanh Commune are temporarily isolated and cannot be traveled.
Given the above situation, there is a high risk of landslides and flash floods. Therefore, Muong Chanh commune has proactively coordinated with relevant authorities, Border Guards, police, and militia to go to landslide-prone areas to mobilize and urgently evacuate people to safety.
This morning, September 22, the locality evacuated about 18 households along Xim stream to the village's literary house and Muong Chanh commune's cultural house for shelter, along with transporting assets to high points.
"It is expected that today, we will mobilize and evacuate about 30 more households in villages at risk of flash floods to safe places, to avoid unfortunate incidents that may occur" - informed the representative of Muong Chanh commune.
In addition, the Muong Chanh Commune People's Committee is also maintaining 100% of its regular staff, ready to participate in handling bad situations. At the same time, it is fully preparing means, materials, communication equipment, food and provisions to be ready to respond to floods.
