Nghe An youth join hands with people to overcome consequences after flood
Thanh Quynh•DNUM_ADZBAZCACD 09:25
(Baonghean.vn) - The floods have passed, but the localities in the flood-prone areas are still suffering serious consequences when many constructions and crops in the area are severely damaged, and properties are submerged in mud. Understanding the situation, Nghe An youth have stepped in to support people after the water receded.
The localities most affected by the recent floods include Quy Chau, Ky Son, Que Phong, Tuong Duong... still suffering many losses after the water receded. According to the Secretary of the District Youth Union Phan Thi Quynh Chau, the whole district had more than 1,200 houses in over 30 residential blocks and villages deeply flooded. In addition, the summer-autumn rice area was damaged by over 940 hectares; the damaged crop area was over 125 hectares... Photo: Luong NgaImmediately after the flood receded, more than 350 local youth union members and youths worked together with the authorities to provide maximum support to the people. Photo: Luong NgaQuy Chau was the locality that suffered the most damage in the recent flood. Houses were flooded from 1 to 4 meters deep, so the amount of mud, soil, and rocks that flooded into people's houses was huge. Many locations could not use the support of machines, so they had to use human power. Photo: Quy Chau District Youth UnionYouth Union members help harvest rice that has fallen after the flood. Photo: Luong NgaIn Tuong Duong district, heavy rain caused landslides on several roads. In particular, the road from Khe Chi village to the production area and dam had many landslides with large amounts of rock and soil. Photo: Lo LanFaced with that situation, the youth of Thach Giam Town and the militia and self-defense forces waded through streams and forests to repair landslides and ensure traffic for the people. Photo: Lo LanIn Ky Son, the Standing Committee of the District Youth Union has directed units to activate "Youth Shock Brigade" teams to be ready to coordinate with local authorities to respond to and overcome the consequences of floods. In the areas of heavily affected communes such as Bao Nam, Huoi Tu, Nam Can... the Youth Union members have taken the lead in carrying out many difficult tasks. Photo: Ky Son District Youth UnionIn Con Cuong district, prolonged heavy rains have led to flooding in many places in the district. To ensure the safety of people, especially students, Lang Khe Commune Youth Union quickly and urgently coordinated with authorities to put up signs prohibiting dangerous places and pick up students to and from school. Photo: Lang Khe Commune Youth UnionFor young police officers, local units have mobilized more than 1,700 officers and soldiers to strengthen their presence in the local area, and are on duty at landslides, deep floods, and inundation areas to support people during and after the flood. Photo: Pham ThuyWith the spirit of “Serving the people”, Nghe An Police in general and the youth of the sector in particular have coordinated with other forces to deploy many solutions, mobilize maximum forces to overcome the consequences of floods, ensure the safety of people’s lives and property, gradually restore production and stabilize life. Photo: Pham ThuyNghe An Police also mobilized about 6 firefighting, rescue and relief vehicles; 22 canoes; 60 motorboats; 160 trucks; 270 motorbikes; 1,500 life jackets and 1,200 life buoys, along with many other types of vehicles... provided and mobilized from the people to serve the work of responding to rain, floods, rescue and relief in the area. Photo: Pham ThuyNghe An Provincial Youth Union and the Provincial Young Entrepreneurs Association organized meaningful activities to promptly visit and give gifts to people and students affected by floods in Quy Chau district, with a total value of gifts of 100 million VND. Photo: Anh Quan
