Young people help highland people dismantle houses to prevent storms and floods
(Baonghean.vn) - Facing the risk of super typhoon Mangkhut causing heavy rain and rising water levels on the Nam Non River causing flooding in the area, 120 youth union members of Tuong Duong district continued to help people in Luong Minh commune dismantle and relocate houses in dangerous areas.
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| Youth Union members of Tuong Duong district help people in Luong Minh commune relocate their houses. Photo: Cong Kien |
At the request of the People's Committee of Luong Minh Commune, Tuong Duong District Youth Union mobilized 120 Youth Union members from the communes in the area and the District Police Youth Union to continue to help people in the villages along the Nam Non River dismantle and relocate their houses to a safe location. At the same time, they built shelters to help people have a temporary place to stay to ensure safety, especially when the coming days are forecast to have heavy and very heavy rain due to the impact of super typhoon Mangkhut.
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| Helping people move their belongings and property to higher ground to avoid damage caused by floods. Photo: Cong Kien |
It is expected that on September 15-16, the Youth Union will dismantle houses, move furniture, and build shelters for 15 families in La, Minh Phuong, Xop Mat, and Coi villages. These are houses at risk of being swept away, eroded, and sunk when there is heavy rain and rising water levels causing flooding. At the same time, they will help people repair water pipes to ensure a clean water source for daily needs.
