Hieu River water level rises, people proactively raise furniture, prepare boats to cope with flood

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valve m34 — The water of Hieu River is flowing rapidly and rising higher and higher. Photo: Van Truong

At Hieu bridge area, Hieu river water is flowing rapidly and rising. At Long Ha block, one of the areas with the highest risk of flooding in Thai Hoa ward, many areas of sugarcane, corn, and acacia have been submerged by flood water.

Mr. Vo Cong Sinh - a resident of Long Ha block said: "The water rose very quickly this morning, it flooded the garden and started to flood the outbuildings and fences. I am trying to raise my belongings, the authorities have also requested the evacuation of important items to prevent floods from coming in at night."

school 1 — Some corn fields along Tay Hieu commune were flooded due to rising river water. Photo: Van Truong

Sharing the same worried mood, Ms. Tran Thi Mai - a resident living close to the riverbank in Long Ha block shared: "The river water has reached the chicken coop area of my family. We have evacuated some of our belongings and plan to move the chickens to a relative's house tonight for safety. I'm sure I won't dare sleep all night, just afraid that the water will rise too quickly and I won't have time to react."

school 6 — Bamboo and banana bushes along the river in Thai Hoa ward were flooded due to the rising water level of Hieu river. Photo: Van Truong

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Thuan - a resident of Long Ha block with a large sugarcane growing area in the area, his 6 sao of sugarcane is completely flooded, if the water does not recede soon, the risk of total loss is very high.

school 34 — Mr. Vo Cong Sinh, living in Long Ha block, is raising furniture to avoid flooding. Photo: Van Truong

Currently, Long Ha block has about 10 households in the area at risk of deep flooding if the flood continues to rise. Fully aware of the danger, most residents have prepared evacuation plans. Some households with the means have proactively prepared boats and anchored them right next to the bank of Hieu River, ready to use when water floods into their homes.

valve m4566 — The water of Hieu River is rising, about to flood into the chicken coop and house of Ms. Tran Thi Mai's family. Photo: Van Truong.

Speaking to reporters, Mr. Hoang Nghia Thai - Chairman of Thai Hoa Ward People's Committee said: "As soon as we received the flood warning, the ward deployed the "4 on-site" plan. We sent forces directly to each household in Long Ha block to mobilize and instruct people to raise their assets, prepare vehicles, and at the same time organize a review of households at risk of deep flooding to have a timely evacuation plan."

valve m4456 — Long Ha residents urgently raise their belongings to cope with the flood. Photo: Van Truong

In addition, the ward has also directed relevant units to urgently inspect and clear the sewer system and drainage canals to ensure that the flow is not blocked. The authorities are still closely monitoring the water level of Hieu River and are ready to have a response plan when the flood rises.

valve m44556 — Hieu River water has risen close to the garden of Mr. Vo Cong Sinh, living in Long Ha block. Photo: Van Truong

school 4 — Hieu River water has flooded sugarcane in Long Ha block. Photo: Van Truong

school 2 — Long Ha residents prepare boats to cope with the flood. Photo: Van Truong

In the context of complicated weather conditions, the proactive spirit of flood prevention of the people and the Thai Hoa ward authorities is considered a key factor in minimizing human and property damage. The functional forces of Thai Hoa ward advise people to absolutely not be subjective, continue to closely monitor weather information and strictly follow the recommendations of local authorities.

Source: https://baonghean.vn/nuoc-song-hieu-dang-cao-nguoi-dan-chu-dong-ke-cao-do-dac-chuan-bi-thuyen-ung-pho-lu-10302997.html