Thousands flee as floodwaters rise quickly in central Vietnam
Torrential rain has turned major streets in Quang Ngai into rivers. (Photo: VOV) Heavy downpours lasting from October 22 evening to October 23 afternoon drenched large areas of Binh Son, Son Tinh, Tu Nghia, and Nghia Hanh districts and Quang Ngai city. In Quang Ngai city, heavy rain on October 23 evening flooded thousands of homes and roads, disrupting traffic on major arteries. Rising floodwaters also caused traffic congestion on National Highway 1A passing Binh Nguyen commune, Binh Son district. Rescue forces moved more than 2,000 local residents from low-lying areas to safer parts of the d...
Source: en.dangcongsan.vn