Severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region

Thursday, 19:33, 13/08/2020

VOV.VN - A prolonged period of heavy rain has triggered severe flooding in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai during the past 24 hours, resulting in plenty of roads becoming impassable for local residents.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 1 — Due to the heavy rain which hit the province on August 12 evening, residents in Luc Yen district wake up the following morning to find the streets flooded, causing severe difficulties for locals to venture out.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 2 — An intersection in Yen The town of Luc Yen district is left deeply submerged by the prolonged period of rain.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 3 — A series of heavy downpours caused many major transport routes to be inundated throughout the region, seriously affecting the lives of local residents.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 4 — Flooding on local roads leads to traffic congestion quickly forming.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 5 — A traffic warden assists a local to push their car out of a flooded area.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 6 — The continuous flow of water through parts of Yen Thang commune hinders the residents’ attempts to move about the area.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 7 — Rising floodwaters flood local roads, causing movement difficulty.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 8 — Only large vehicles such as buses are able to pass through submerged roads.

severe flooding disrupts traffic in mountain region picture 9 — Most motorbike drivers find it hard to get out of the flooded areas. According to latest news, floodwaters receded at noon August 13, and locals are able to travel on the roads far easier.

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