VietNamNet Bridge – Torrential rains have caused widespread flooding in the central region, killing five local people and leaving one missing, according to the National Committee for Search and Rescue.

Two deaths were reported in Thanh Hoa Province, two in Nghe An Province, and one in Ha Tinh Province.

Heavy downpours also submerged more than 1,500 houses, 1,833 hectares of subsidiary crops, and many sections of provincial roads.

Luong Son Commune of Thuong Xuan District, Thanh Hoa Province, was completely cut off.

Military Zone No4 worked with local administrations to deploy flood control plans and evacuate local residents to higher ground.

The National Hydro-meteorological Forecasting Centre reported that water levels of major rivers in the region are rising very quickly and are likely to exceed the first and second alert levels on September 7.

Flood-prone, low-lying and mountainous areas were warned against flash floods and landslides that could occur at any time as water-soaked soil there has already been saturated.    

In an urgent telegram issued on September 6, the National Committee for Flood and Storm Control and the National Committee for Search and Rescue asked Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces to be well prepared for emergencies.  

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