More than 500 people save Vinh river dike

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of October 13, heavy rain and rising water levels on the Vinh River caused about 60m of the Vinh River's critical dike, the section flowing through Tan Phuong Block, Vinh Tan Ward (Vinh), to seriously erode and could break at any time.

The water level of Vinh River passing through Tan Phuong Block (Vinh Tan Ward) is currently rising very high. Photo: Canh Nam

Faced with that dire situation, Vinh City mobilized 500 people including army, police, militia, civil defense and local people to protect the dike.

Mr. Nguyen Hoai An - Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee - who is directly directing the dike protection work said: If the water level rises by just 1 meter, the possibility of a break is very likely. If the dike breaks, it will cause flooding for more than 1,000 households with 4,150 people.

Police and military forces participate in dike protection. Photo: Canh Nam

In addition, Regiment 764 (Provincial Military Command) has also mobilized 100 officers and soldiers to help Vinh City urgently rescue the Vinh River dike. Currently, the forces have been, and are continuing to drive bamboo stakes, use sandbags and reinforced stone cages at key locations. The city is also mobilizing people to take proactive measures to respond if the dike breaks, such as preparing necessities, moving people and property to higher locations and at the Vinh Tan Ward People's Committee.

Earth moving forces gather at sections at high risk of landslides. Photo: Canh Nam

Piling to reinforce the dike foot. Photo: Canh Nam

The Vinh River dike flowing through Vinh Tan Ward is 2.2 km long, of which 60m is very weak. The authorities are sticking to the dike, determined not to let it break, to protect the safety of people and property.

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