Local flooding of many roads, schools and orchards in Tan Hiep commune

On November 12, the Economic Department of Tan Hiep Commune (An Giang Province) informed that the flood water level on canals, rivers and fields in recent days continued to rise, combined with heavy rains, causing localized flooding in many areas, especially in low-lying areas. Many roads, schools, fruit gardens and people's crops were flooded, with more than 50 households affected, with a total damaged area of ​​more than 30 hectares.

Local flooding at the school in Tan Hiep commune.

Through the survey, the whole commune has 3 traffic routes flooded in small sections, about 20 - 150m long, water level 20 - 30cm. Currently, the locality has temporarily built sandbags to ensure safe traffic for motorbikes and non-motorized vehicles.

Regarding public works, 4 schools, including Tan Hiep 2 Primary School, Thanh Dong B2 Primary School, Tan Hiep Kindergarten and Thanh Dong B Kindergarten were flooded from 30 - 40cm. Dong Thanh Hamlet Cultural House was flooded 30 - 50cm; Thanh Dong B Medical Station's yard was flooded.

School yard in Tan Hiep commune was partially flooded.

In agricultural production, the whole commune recorded more than 30 hectares of flooded crops, mainly durian, jackfruit, apricot, yellow bell and vegetables in the hamlets: Kinh B, 9A, Dong Binh, Thanh Dong, Thanh Tay, Tan Thanh, Da Noi A and Kinh 9B. Some households suffered heavy damage due to broken dikes, prolonged flooding, especially in Dong Binh hamlet where about 5 hectares of durian, jackfruit and guava gardens were completely flooded. Many households are urgently pumping to drain water and reinforce the embankment.

Faced with the local flooding situation, the Economic Department and the hamlet leaders regularly monitor the water level and proactively mobilize local forces and materials to promptly remedy the situation. Mr. Nguyen Minh Lanh, Head of the Economic Department of Tan Hiep Commune, said: "The Department surveys flooded schools to upgrade yards and fences to minimize the impact on students' learning. At the same time, the Department encourages people to reinforce their houses and barns, protect crops and livestock, and limit damage when heavy rains combined with high tides continue to rise."

News and photos: TRUC LINH

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