As reported by the journalist, on November 24th, the water level on the Da Nhim River receded, leaving behind a desolate scene in Lam Dong’s “vegetable capital,” Ka Do commune.
Previously, in just a few hours, the sudden flood on the Da Nhim River in the early morning of November 20th swept away the hard-earned results of hundreds of households in Ka Do commune.
The entrance to Tan Lap village (Ka Do commune) is littered with trash after the flood.
Billion-dong greenhouses and net houses suddenly turned into trash and scrap metal.
Lush green vegetable fields are now only left with mud and trash.
A small hut stands alone in the devastated vegetable garden after the flood.
Aromatic herbs are left with only muddy stems.
Greenhouse frames are left with only misting nozzles.
Speaking to Tien Phong, Mr. Bui Van Khe (residing in Tan Lap village) choked up, saying: “The fierce flood caused 100% damage to the crops of Tan Lap residents. My family lost 4 sao of crops, with a capital investment of tens of millions of dong. Now, we have lost everything.”
Ms. Bui Thi Thu Phuong (Tan Lap village) said she had never witnessed such a fierce and destructive flood. Taking advantage of the sunny weather, she went to the field to harvest and clean up the trash.
“More than 3 sao of aromatic herbs were completely swept away by the flood, now I have to start all over again… What else can I do?” Ms. Phuong choked up.
Mr. Le Van Thang, while cleaning up the devastated vegetable garden, choked up: “The 3.5 sao greenhouse was completely swept away by the flood, estimated loss of about 200 million dong, and the crops… looking at the devastated garden, my heart is heavy.”
People struggle amidst piles of trash in the water to clean up.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Chi, Chairman of Ka Do Commune People’s Committee, said that the recent rainy days have caused damage to more than 500 hectares of crops. Initially, the authorities have mobilized rescue forces and necessary tools to help people overcome the initial consequences.
