Many households in Chau Binh commune (Quy Chau) were flooded up to the roof, the commune headquarters was submerged in water.

On the morning of September 27, information from the leaders of the People's Committee of Chau Binh commune, Quy Chau district, heavy rain and high water levels on the night of September 26 caused flooding in more than 50 households in Ke Khoang village. The flooding was severe, with many households completely submerged up to the roof.

Many households in Ke Khoang village, Chau Binh commune were completely flooded up to the roof. Photo: CSCC

Because the rain was so heavy and the water rose so quickly, the government and forces could only evacuate about 120 people to higher ground, not having time to rescue people's property and assets.

Authorities and functional forces of Chau Binh commune worked all night to help people evacuate to avoid flooding. Photo: CSCC

By this morning, the water level had receded, but the flooding was still severe. More than 20 families whose houses were flooded are currently being arranged by the government to stay at other households in the surrounding villages.

The headquarters of the Chau Binh Commune People's Committee was also heavily flooded. Photo: CSCC

The headquarters of Chau Binh Commune People's Committee was also heavily flooded, many machines and documents were damaged because they could not be rescued at night.

By the morning of September 27, the commune People's Committee was dispatching people to assist people whose houses were flooded and other affected households to stabilize their lives. A group of people were cleaning up the commune committee headquarters to continue operations.

There are currently no statistics on property damage caused by severe flooding. Authorities have not yet reached all flooded areas, especially Ke Khoang village.

Clip of property evacuation due to flooding in Quy Chau.

Authorities help flooded households evacuate their belongings. Photo: CSCC

Source: https://baonghean.vn/nhieu-ho-dan-o-xa-chau-binh-quy-chau-ngap-sau-den-noc-tru-so-xa-chim-trong-nuoc-post277209.html