
Northern hydroelectric reservoirs about to release 4.9 billion m³ water
The hydroelectric reservoirs in the North are planning to discharge 4.9 billion m³ water to the downstream areas for irrigation purposes in the upcoming dry season.
The General Department of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control reported that seven people were injured, at least eight people died and missing as heavy rains and flash floods hit provinces of Vinh Phuc, Lao Cai, Son La, Lai Chau and Thai Nguyen from August 17 to 19.
An excessive rainfall submerged some roads of the Huong Son mountainous district in Ha Tinh province.