More than 3,000 people and two schools have been cut off from the outside world after heavy rainfall flooded temporary bridges and low-water crossings in Tam Thai Commune, Nghe An Province.
The bridge leading to seven remote villages in Tam Thai Commune is deeply flooded, cutting off traffic (Photo: L. Khanh).
At midday on September 16, Lo Duong Khanh, chairman of the People's Committee of Tam Thai Commune, said widespread heavy to very heavy rain had triggered flooding, landslides and localised transport disruptions across the area.
According to local authorities, floodwaters have submerged a number of temporary bridges and low-water crossings, preventing people and vehicles from passing. As a result, seven villages with 631 households and more than 3,000 residents have become isolated.
Authorities are present in the cut-off villages to support residents (Photo: L. Khanh).
In response to the worsening weather conditions, authorities have stepped up monitoring efforts and issued warnings urging residents to avoid travelling through dangerous areas, particularly roads crossing flooded fords and fast-flowing streams.
The commune's Military Command, police force and border guards remain on standby, maintaining emergency personnel and equipment, including rescue boats, to respond to any incidents that may arise.
Authorities use boats to help residents cross a stream cut off by floodwater (Photo: L. Khanh).
At the same time, local authorities are assessing damage to transport infrastructure, agricultural production and public works in order to prepare recovery plans and submit reports to higher authorities.
Earlier, rising water levels on the Cha Lap Stream inundated service roads used for bridge construction projects in the commune. Several sections of Road 541B were also flooded and damaged, severely affecting travel in the area.