Lam Dong: National Highway 1A heavily flooded, traffic jammed

On the morning of October 31, Mr. Tran Ngoc Hien, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ham Thang Ward ( Lam Dong Province) said that the section of National Highway 1A passing through the area is deeply flooded, the authorities are blocking the road, and traffic cannot pass.

Video of National Highway 1A being heavily flooded and authorities rescuing people in Ham Thang ward

National Highway 1A through Lam Dong province has been deeply flooded since the night of October 30.

Previously, from the night of October 30 to the morning of October 31, floodwater from upstream poured in, causing the flood drainage canal to overload, water overflowed onto National Highway 1A (Km1701, Ben Loi bridge section, Ham Thang ward), paralyzing traffic.

As of the morning of October 31, National Highway 1A was still deeply flooded.

The functional forces of Ham Thang ward and the Traffic Police Department of Lam Dong province and related units were present to support the people and organize traffic regulation. Currently, the area of Ben Loi bridge going to Phan Thiet and the opposite direction is still deeply flooded, vehicles are guided to follow the Kim Ngoc - Phu Hai bypass.

Authorities regulate traffic through flooded National Highway 1A

Also on the night of October 30 to the morning of October 31, floodwaters flooded Ham Thang ward, isolating dozens of local residents.

Authorities rescue people in flooded areas of Ham Thang ward on the night of October 30.

Upon receiving the information, Ham Thang Ward People's Committee coordinated with Mui Ne Border Guard Station (Lam Dong province) to mobilize human resources and canoes to evacuate about 60 people out of the danger zone to ensure safety.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lam-dong-quoc-lo-1a-ngap-nang-giao-thong-ach-tac-post820968.html