Main construction works damaged in heavy rains

10:05, 08/05/2016

Several construction works in Dong Nai province's Bien Hoa City were damaged in the heavy rains on Thursday.

 

Several construction works in Dong Nai province’s Bien Hoa City were damaged in the heavy rains on Thursday.

The 6km concrete dyke at the Suoi Mau Bridge in Trang Dai Ward was damaged by a landslide. The dyke, with a total investment of some VNĐ550 billion (US$24.4 million), is one of the main construction works in the province.

The rain, which last from 2pm to 4pm yesterday, also caused heavy flooding and traffic jams on a number of streets in the city.

The 15mm rainfall was a result of the prolonged hot weather. The city may experience scattered rainfall, strong winds and whirlwinds in the coming days, according to the provincial Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

(Source:VNS)