National Highway 20 through Hiep Thanh commune, Lam Dong is deeply flooded, traffic is temporarily suspended.

On the evening of November 1, National Highway 20 through Hiep Thanh commune, Lam Dong province was deeply flooded after a heavy rain, forcing vehicles to temporarily stop moving to ensure safety.

National Highway 20 through Hiep Thanh commune was flooded on the evening of November 1.

It was noted that National Highway 20, a section passing through Dinh An village, Hiep Thanh commune, about 1km long, was flooded with water about 0.5m deep. To ensure the safety of people and vehicles, the authorities have regulated and temporarily closed the area to vehicles.

Houses in Dinh An village were flooded on the evening of November 1.

Previously, on the afternoon of November 1, the People's Committee of Hiep Thanh commune issued an urgent notice for people to proactively respond to the flood situation due to the impact of prolonged heavy rain, combined with floodwater from upstream Da Lat, the water level in the areas of K'Ren, K'Long, and Dinh An villages is continuing to rise rapidly, potentially causing deep flooding and landslides on slopes and passes.

Water flooded into people's houses, many households had to move their belongings to higher places to avoid damage.

The People's Committee of Hiep Thanh Commune also recommends that people proactively move the elderly, children, property and livestock to high, safe places. Limit travel through flooded areas, streams, overflow bridges, and steep slopes.

At the same time, heighten vigilance, especially in areas at risk of landslides and flash floods. Regularly monitor warning information from local authorities and functional forces.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/quoc-lo-20-qua-xa-hiep-thanh-lam-dong-ngap-sau-phuong-tien-tam-dung-luu-thong-399386.html