Border guards work overnight to help people move their belongings to avoid flooding.

Floodwaters rose rapidly, residents and border guards hurriedly fled the flood at night. Photo: Hai Thuong

On August 29, there was heavy rain in My Ly commune, the Nam Non river rose. By the afternoon of August 30, floodwaters from upstream continued to pour in, causing flooding in many villages in My Ly commune, Ky Son district.
According to initial statistics, floodwaters have inundated 50 houses in the villages of Cha Nga, Xop Duong, Xieng Tren, Xieng Tam, Xop Tu, Yen Hoa, and Hoa Ly in My Ly commune.In which, Xop Tu village is deeply flooded, many houses are at risk of collapsing.

Officers and soldiers of My Ly Border Guard Station dismantled houses and moved furniture to help people avoid the flood. Photo: Hai Thuong

In order to avoid damage to people, My Ly Border Guard Station sent forces to coordinate with local authorities to urgently help people move their property, dismantle houses, and transport them to a safe place.

That very night, many households in My Ly commune moved their belongings and dismantled their houses to a safe place. Photo: Hai Thuong

Floodwaters continue to rise, posing a risk of flooding in some border communes of Ky Son. Photo: Hai Thuong

Currently, flood water is still rising, My Ly Border Guard Station continues to send forces to coordinate with local authorities and people to dismantle houses and move them, to ensure safety of life and property.