Heavy rains causing interrupted traffic in the National Road 9B. (photo: Thanh Nien)

In particular, a five-minute cyclone and heavy rains rapidly swept through Loc Ninh commune in Dong Hoi city, blowing off 32 roofs of houses and destroyed two stores and 10 tons of fertilizers.

A large quantity of gravel, rock and sand on the surface of the mountain range along National Highway 12A filled on the road, causing interrupted traffic in the area.

The Transport Department of Quang Binh province has quickly maneuvered machines to clean hundreds quantity of gravelly soils to clear road for vehicles across the area.

The Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Research and Rescue of Quang Binh province also required the local authorities in the province to collaborate closely with relevant agencies in eyeing the next complicated weather situation of flash flood, rain and land slide, ensuring safety for local people, especially in far-flung and remote areas and mountain areas.

By Nhu Y