Nghe An: Successfully detonated a 340kg bomb in the open air after floods and heavy rain

A 340kg bomb discovered by people in the mountainous district of Que Phong (Nghe An) after floods eroded soil and rock was successfully and safely detonated this morning (September 29).

According to information from VietNamNet, this afternoon (September 29), the leader of the People's Committee of Tien Phong commune (Que Phong district, Nghe An) said that the authorities had just successfully detonated a bomb discovered by people in the area. .

Previously, at noon on September 27, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tien Phong commune (Que Phong district, Nghe An) Vo Khanh Toan said that people in the area had just discovered a bomb. According to Mr. Toan, there has been heavy rain in the area in recent days, and water is pouring from streams into lakes and dams. Some villages are currently flooded, causing division.

At about 6 a.m. this morning (September 27), Mr. Luong Van An's household (residing in Muong Hin village, Tien Phong commune) suddenly discovered an open bomb next to a ditch near his house, after heavy rain eroded the soil layer. stone. It was initially estimated that the bomb weighed about 200 - 300kg.

Upon receiving the news, local authorities coordinated with the Que Phong District Military Command to quickly arrive at the scene, stretch warning wires, and be on duty 24 hours to ensure safety.

Through inspection, this bomb was 40cm in diameter, about 150cm long and weighed about 340kg, colorless, with the detonator intact and rusted. Using professional skills, the Department of Engineering and Military Command of Nghe An province neutralized the detonator.

By this morning (September 29), the functional forces had salvaged and organized the transportation of the bomb to the hill area of Na Chang village (Tien Phong commune) to successfully and safely detonate it.

In the past few days, floods have devastated many localities from Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh. Many roads are divided by landslides and rocks.

On the morning of September 29, talking to VietNamNet, Vice Chairman of Ky Son District People's Committee (Nghe An) Tho Ba Re said that from last night to this morning the weather continued to rain, causing landslides in many places. . Many inter-commune and inter-district roads are seriously divided.

Among them, National Highway 16 and National Highway 7A section passing through Huu Kiem and Chieu Luu communes had thousands of blocks of rocks and trees fallen onto the road. Many villages have streams passing through them and are cut off, so people cannot go through these spillway areas.

Specifically, areas divided by floodwaters along with landslides due to rain over the past several days include communes: Chieu Luu, Huu Lap, Bao Thang, Bao Nam and 2 villages of Huu Kiem commune.

"The landslide on National Highway 7A is being worked out by the Road Management Board in coordination with commune-level authorities. The landslide on National Highway 7A is about 5-6m high, about 30m long, with about more than 2,000m3 of soil and rock. Initially, the authorities will use an excavator to clear a stretch of road for people to travel," Mr. Re informed.

Due to the influence of tropical depression, in the past few days, Nghe An province has had heavy rain, in which the districts of Quy Chau, Que Phong and Ky Son suffered heavy damage due to floods.

According to a quick report of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Nghe An province, as of 5:00 p.m. on September 28, there were 1,860 houses flooded across the province; 927 houses isolated; 9 temporary houses collapsed completely; 185 houses affected...

Regarding traffic, 10,784m of roads were eroded; 3 small bridges were damaged; 76 overflow bridges were flooded; 7 culverts were swept away... 142 people had to be evacuated, now the water has receded, households have returned to clean their houses, overcome the consequences, Thai Hoa town alone has 145 houses still flooded.

The People's Committee of Nghe An province has directed localities and departments to inspect, review, and prepare plans to ensure the safety of the dyke system, lakes and dams, especially works under construction or damaged or degraded. grant.

Proactively plan for the safe operation of dams, especially critical dams and dams that are full of water. Arrange forces, supplies, and vehicles to promptly deploy rescue operations and overcome incidents of dykes, dams, and landslides.

Departments and localities are focusing on inspecting and reviewing residential areas, agency headquarters, workplaces, and unit military stations. Resolutely relocate and evacuate people, vehicles and property out of dangerous areas, especially areas at risk of landslides, landslides, flash floods and floods to ensure life safety. property of the people and the state...

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