VietNamNet Bridge - Heavy rains on Saturday and Sunday morning submerged a vast area of Uong Bi city of Quang Ninh province. The local government had to break a spillway for drainage.

Heavy rains lasted from Saturday night till morning of Sunday in Uong Bi City, causing serious floods in areas near Sinh River.

The local authorities decided to break the spillway of Sinh River for drainage.

Thanks to this measure, floods gradually receded.

As reported by Uong Bi, nearly 500 households were flooded.

The average depth was 80cm.

Some pictures of the floods in Uong Bi:

Floodwaters sweep through Yen Thuong commune in Uong Bi city.       The route to the Yen Tu historic area is underwater, cutting it off from the outside.       Floods have also destroyed much of the surrounding vegetation.       Armored vehicles are being used to evacuate residents.       Downstream areas remain flooded, though waters upstream have started to recede.     Farmers relocate livestock.     The floods at least make for good fishing.