Quang Binh people hurriedly ran away from the flood, 1 person was swept away and went missing during the rescue.

Due to the impact of storm Tra Mi, continuous heavy rains in Quang Binh over the past several hours have caused the water levels in rivers to rise, forcing people in low-lying areas to evacuate to higher ground. One person has gone missing during the rescue operation.

According to information from the Quang Binh Province Hydrometeorological Station, it is forecasted that from now until tomorrow (October 28), in Tuyen Hoa and Minh Hoa districts, there will be average rainfall of 100-150mm, with some places over 200mm. Bo Trach and Quang Trach districts, Ba Don town, and Dong Hoi city will have average rainfall of 120-220mm, with some places over 270mm.

In particular, the two districts of Quang Ninh and Le Thuy experienced widespread rainfall of 150-250mm, with some areas receiving up to 350mm, posing a risk of flooding overnight.

Border Guard forces in Quang Binh province assist residents in Mit Cat village, Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district in relocating. Photo: CTV.

Currently, water levels in the Kien Giang river basin (Le Thuy district) are rising rapidly and are above alarm level 2.

In the next 24 hours, water levels will rise rapidly and peak at level 3 above alert level. There is a risk of landslides in mountainous areas, riverbank landslides, and flooding in downstream areas and urban areas.

Authorities are helping to evacuate residents in Mit Cat village, Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district. Photo: CTV.

Carrying elderly and infirm people out of the flooded area. Photo: Contributor.

By 4 PM this afternoon (October 27th), Le Thuy district had relocated 73 households, comprising 201 people, in the communes of Kim Thuy, Thai Thuy, and Lam Thuy.

Meanwhile, in Kien Giang town, water began to flood into houses. People were rushing to move their belongings and livestock to Kien Giang bridge and evacuate to safe places.

Move people and property to a safe place. Photo: Contributor.

This afternoon, while participating in rescue efforts downstream of the Thanh Son dam, Le Ngoc Hon (born in 2002, residing in Thanh Son village, Thai Thuy commune) was swept away by the water.

According to Mr. Le Thuan Van, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thai Thuy commune, Mr. Hon was swept away by the water while helping local people evacuate.

Residents in Kien Giang town, Le Thuy district, rush to escape the flood. Photo: CTV

The People's Committee of Le Thuy district is mobilizing forces to support search and rescue efforts, however, the water is rising too quickly, making the search operation very difficult.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nguoi-dan-quang-binh-hoi-ha-chay-lut-1-nguoi-bi-nuoc-cuon-mat-tich-khi-cuu-ho-2336119.html