Quang Ngai: Riverbank areas deeply flooded, thousands of households isolated

On the morning of October 29, due to the impact of prolonged heavy rain, many riverside residential areas in Quang Ngai province were deeply flooded, thousands of households had to move their belongings and stock up on food to cope with the flood.

Clip: Deep flooding in residential areas along Tra Bong River in Binh Son Commune. By: NGUYEN TRANG

In Binh Son commune , the rising water level of the Tra Bong river caused many areas in My Hue and Tan An villages to be heavily flooded, some areas were nearly 1 meter deep. The roads to these two villages turned into "seas of water", people had to walk or use boats to move.

My Hue village, Binh Son commune, water from the river flooded the entire road. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

People wade home because the water is deep. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Water is 40-50cm above the road surface. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Mr. Tran Cong Sinh (My Hue 2 village) said: "From early morning, the water was up to my knees. I quickly moved all my belongings upstairs in case the water rose further."

People move home when the water is deep. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

In Tan An village, about 13 households living in low-lying areas had their houses flooded. That same morning, people urgently bought food, instant noodles, rice and other necessities to stock up, ready to respond if the water level continued to rise.

People are worried about buying and storing food in anticipation of the possibility that river water levels may continue to rise. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Mr. Dinh Hung Cuong, Vice Chairman of Binh Son Commune People's Committee, said: the locality has developed a response plan, inspected roads, and prepared to evacuate people in low-lying areas according to the "4 on-site" motto.

Clean up potted plants to avoid flooding. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

According to the Quang Ngai Province Hydrometeorological Station, by 7:00 a.m. the same day, the water level of the Tra Bong River at Chau O Station reached alarm level 2 (BD2) of 0.24 m. It is forecasted that in the next 6-12 hours, the water level may exceed alarm level 3 by 0.3-0.8 m. In the province, most rivers are rising rapidly and have exceeded levels BD1-BD2, with the Tra Khuc River at Tra Khuc Station exceeding level BD3.

Building banana rafts to prepare for flood season evacuation. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

In Phuoc Giang commune , floodwaters have inundated many administrative offices, markets, and schools. By 9:00 a.m. this morning, the entire commune had 1,081 households completely isolated, 905 houses were flooded over 0.5m deep, and hundreds of poultry were swept away. Many households took advantage of the opportunity to buy food, instant noodles, and drinking water to stock up.

Tra Khuc River, water level is rising very quickly. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Clip: Recording deep flooding in the riverside area of ​​Phuoc Giang commune

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nuong, a trader at Phien An Hoa market, shared: "The water rose so quickly that we didn't have time to clean up the goods and they got wet. Now we are cleaning up and salvaging whatever is still usable."

The riverside area of ​​Phuoc Giang commune is deeply flooded. Photo: HONG THAI

Floodwaters inundate houses in Phuoc Giang commune. Photo: HONG THAI

Houses were heavily flooded. Photo: HONG THAI

Floodwaters inundate houses in Phuoc Giang commune. Photo: HONG THAI

Phuoc Giang commune submerged in "sea of ​​water"

Many places are flooded very deeply.

To respond to the flood situation, local authorities have directed functional forces to deploy checkpoints at deeply flooded areas, place warning signs, and put up ropes to prohibit vehicles from passing through to ensure safety.

Prepare flood response plan

In addition, the locality has also prepared 10 tons of rice, 350 boxes of instant noodles, 200 boxes of mineral water, 50 boxes of dry food, and equipment and supplies for rescue work.

Prepare necessities to provide for people in flooded areas

NGUYEN TRANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/quang-ngai-vung-ven-song-ngap-sau-hang-ngan-ho-dan-bi-co-lap-post820526.html