Dramatic scenes as Vietnam hydro-power plant opens flood gates
[]
Vietnam’s Hoa Binh hydroelectric power plant opened the flood gates on Thursday after heavy rain caused by Talas typhoon in Hanoi. The dramatic scenes attracted many visitors to record the spectacular moment. /CFP Photo

Vietnam’s Hoa Binh hydroelectric power plant opened the flood gates on Thursday after heavy rain caused by Talas typhoon in Hanoi. The dramatic scenes attracted many visitors to record the spectacular moment. /CFP Photo

The country's hydropower plants, including Hoa Binh, Tri An and Sonla, are symbolic national constructions in the industrialization era, ensuring national energy security. They help to prevent floods in downstream areas and supply water for production. /CFP Photo

The country's hydropower plants, including Hoa Binh, Tri An and Sonla, are symbolic national constructions in the industrialization era, ensuring national energy security. They help to prevent floods in downstream areas and supply water for production. /CFP Photo

However, increasing the numbers of hydropower plants in Vietnam has been accompanied by problems. In 2014, a tunnel in Lam Dong Province collapsed during construction. A year before that, floods plus water discharge from a hydropower reservoir killed several people. /CFP Photo

However, increasing the numbers of hydropower plants in Vietnam has been accompanied by problems. In 2014, a tunnel in Lam Dong Province collapsed during construction. A year before that, floods plus water discharge from a hydropower reservoir killed several people. /CFP Photo

There are nearly 800 hydroelectric dams in use or under construction in the country. The number is set to expand over the next few years as business operators continue to seek investment. /CFP Photo

There are nearly 800 hydroelectric dams in use or under construction in the country. The number is set to expand over the next few years as business operators continue to seek investment. /CFP Photo