Floods rise rapidly, more than 15,000 houses in Quang Binh submerged in water

Rising floodwaters have submerged more than 15,000 houses in Le Thuy District, Quang Ninh Province, and Dong Hoi City, cutting off many roads. It is currently raining heavily and the water continues to rise rapidly.

According to the latest report from Quang Binh province, as of 6am on October 28, there was heavy rain in the province, with some places experiencing more than 500mm. Heavy rain and rapidly rising rivers caused more than 15,000 houses to be submerged in water.

Floods rose quickly, many places in Le Thuy district, Quang Binh were submerged in water. Photo: Contributor

Le Thuy district was the most flooded locality with 10,636 houses, Quang Ninh district had more than 4,000 houses and Dong Hoi city had 370 houses deeply submerged in flood water.

In addition, flood water also submerged 374 hectares of crops and vegetables, damaging 100 hectares of fish and rice farming areas.

Up to this point, more than 10,636 houses in Le Thuy district have been flooded. Photo: Contributor

To cope with the flooding, local authorities in Le Thuy, Quang Ninh and Bo Trach districts have evacuated more than 150 households with nearly 600 people to safety. In addition, in low-lying communes and towns, households have evacuated from low-rise houses to solid, high-rise buildings.

Deep flooding at the foot of Kien Giang bridge, Le Thuy district this morning. Photo: Dieu Thu

Currently, many culverts on National Highways 9B, 9C, and 15 are deeply flooded, with some spots being over 1 meter deep. In addition, there are some localized flooding spots that make it impossible for vehicles to pass.

Units have assigned guards to warn people not to go through dangerous areas.

Flooded roads. Photo: Contributor

The flood also caused landslides in some areas such as the coastal area of ​​Thanh Xuan village, Thanh Trach commune, about 1.5km long and 2-3m deep.

At Km77+580, Highway 9B has a negative slope collapse, about 15m long. The management unit has barricaded to ensure traffic and is continuing to monitor for handling.

People in Quang Ninh district put their property and livestock on high places. Photo: Nguyen Tuyen

The entire Quang Binh province currently has more than 15,000 houses submerged in water. Photo: Contributor

Currently, Quang Binh province has directed local units to mobilize 4 on-site forces to promptly evacuate and rescue people in flooded and isolated areas, in order to minimize human and property damage caused by floods.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/lu-len-nhanh-hon-15-000-ngoi-nha-o-quang-binh-ngap-trong-nuoc-2336240.html