Gia Lai: Floods cause Mo Nang 2 village to be isolated for the second time in...

On the morning of September 6th, the flooded area leading to Mo Nang 2 village (Ia Pa commune, Gia Lai province) was again submerged to a depth of 1.5 meters due to heavy rain that lasted from the night of September 5th, completely isolating 341 households in the village. This is the second time in a week that this area has been cut off by floodwaters.

Heavy rains from the night of September 5th caused water from streams to rush in, rising rapidly and forcefully, sweeping away soil and rocks and flooding the entire culvert . The elderly couldn't go to the market, children couldn't go to school, and farmers had to return home helplessly.

Mr. Le Tien Manh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ia Pa commune, was present at the scene early in the morning, directing the police force to block both ends of the tunnel, not allowing people to pass.

“We have asked the village to closely monitor the people’s lives. If there is a need for food, medicine or emergency care, the commune will organize supplies and send them immediately,” said Mr. Le Tien Manh.

At the overflow area, people gathered in small groups, no one spoke loudly, just quietly watched the flood water. A young woman holding a small child, standing on the bank, said as if to herself: "The water will probably recede this afternoon. A few days ago it flooded, then receded again."

Previously, on August 29, this culvert was also flooded, rocks and soil were washed away, isolating the village. After the water receded, the commune mobilized more than 50 people to level and reinforce the culvert to clear the route. But less than a week later, the floodwaters returned, sweeping away all the efforts that had just been made.

According to meteorological warnings, over the past six hours, Gia Lai province has experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, posing a risk of flash floods , landslides, and subsidence in many areas. Local authorities have issued a warning advising people to absolutely avoid crossing spillways and streams when floodwaters are high, especially when traveling to or from fields.

LUONG TUNG

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/gia-lai-mua-lu-khien-lang-mo-nang-2-bi-chia-cat-lan-thu-hai-trong-tuan-390256.html