Forces are assisting people in overcoming the consequences of the floods.
(Baonghean.vn) - With the spirit of "Serving the People," the police and border guard forces of Nghe An province have coordinated with local authorities to implement many solutions to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, overcome the consequences of floods, and gradually restore production and stabilize life.
Due to the impact of heavy rains, floods, and landslides, Ky Son district continued to suffer significant damage on September 27th. To assist people in this time of hardship, Ky Son district has reinforced its forces to help residents overcome the consequences of the disaster.
In Block 1, Muong Xen town, the water level of Huoi Giang stream rose, flooding National Highway 7A and many houses. To prevent damage, the police and military forces of Ky Son district promptly arrived at the peak of the flood to help people move their belongings and vehicles.
In Chieu Luu commune, the local authorities promptly directed the commune's military and police forces to assist a household in Xieng Thu village in evacuating to a safe shelter due to the impact of landslides. The commune also established two checkpoints at two overflow bridges in La Ngan and Xieng Thu villages to prevent people from going to the river to collect firewood or crossing the overflow bridges when floodwaters rose.
Earlier, on the night of September 26th, the Party committee, local government, and functional forces of Bao Nam commune stayed up all night urging residents of Nam Tien 2 village to evacuate to the primary school and kindergarten to avoid the risk of landslides.
Huu Lap commune also deployed forces to organize the evacuation of households living near streams and ravines to avoid flooding.
Huu Kiem commune organized a campaign to raise awareness and encourage people not to go to the Nam Mo River to collect firewood; police and military forces were deployed to monitor areas where people frequently collect firewood to prevent them from going to the river and streams to catch fish or collect firewood.
Prolonged heavy rain has caused widespread flooding, particularly on many roads, resulting in deep water, landslides, and localized disruptions. Over streams with overflow bridges, rising water levels have affected transportation for residents.
For example, in Tuong Duong district, floodwaters rose high on many inter-communal roads, isolating villages in Tam Thai and Tam Hop communes; some houses had their roofs blown off.
In Que Phong district, heavy rains caused landslides at 16 locations, isolating 13 villages and flooding dozens of houses. In Quy Hop, Quy Chau, and Ky Son districts, floodwaters in rivers and streams caused localized flooding of some bridges…
In response to the situation, the police and border guard forces promptly deployed personnel and implemented plans to help people overcome the consequences of the heavy rain; they organized awareness campaigns and encouraged people to evacuate to ensure the safety of their lives and property. In addition, the forces went to each house to assist people in relocating their belongings and livestock; placed warning signs and barriers in dangerous areas; and cleared roads blocked by trees and debris.
