Dozens of boats swept away by heavy flood in Red River
(VOV) -As many as 20 boats and ships were inundated by a heavy flood which hit Bat Xat district, north-western Lao Cai province on July 14, causing estimated property losses of VND8 billion.
Among the sunken ships was a large one with 30 tonnes of cargo on board. Despite rescue efforts by local residents and transport businesses, as of 6pm on July 14, many flood victims had not located their swept-away boats and ships.
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Bat Xat district’s agriculture department deputy head Phi Trung Kien reported that around 42.7 hectare of crops were damaged by the natural disaster. Tens of households were evacuated from flood-hit area in Ban Vi, Ban Vuoc and Ban Khoang hamlets.
Torrential rains and landslides also caused traffic congestion in Bat Xat district’s hamlets and communes.