On September 17, immediately after receiving feedback from residents living in the residential group Phu Minh (Co Nhue 2 ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi) about flooding after rain color change unusual black and red, Tin Tuc newspaper reporter had a direct conversation with the representative of Bac Tu Liem District People’s Committee. The incident was determined to have occurred after a heavy rain that lasted on September 16.
Specifically, due to heavy rains causing flooding on the road through Phu Minh residential area, after the water level rose, it changed color abnormally, some flooded areas turned red or black, flooded into people’s houses, causing traffic difficulties in the area.
Local residents reported that flooding often occurs after heavy rains, but the discolored water appeared from the underground sewer of a nearby industrial park. This is the first time this has happened…
According to the representative of the People’s Committee of Bac Tu Liem District, on September 17, the district’s interdisciplinary inspection team proactively inspected the scene. However, the water had completely receded since the night of September 16, so it was not possible to accurately assess the incident. The People’s Committee of Bac Tu Liem District has assigned the District Police and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to coordinate and continue the investigation. If there are any environmental violations, they will be strictly handled.
Regarding the incident, the representative of the Ward People’s Committee Co Nhue 2 also said that the locality currently has an industrial cluster that has been operating for many years. Due to problems and disputes, the relocation of this industrial cluster has not been completely resolved.
| On September 16, the flooded water in the residential area had a different color than usual. |
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| Depending on the flooded area, it turns red or black. |
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| The People’s Committee of Bac Tu Liem district has launched an investigation into the suspected environmental pollution incident. |