At the assembly point at Co Phuc bridgehead, on the Co Phuc town side, relief forces are concentrating on reaching isolated areas in Tran Yen district. Minister Do Duc Duy instructed the Provincial Military Command, along with Tran Yen district, to utilize canoes and motorboats provided by supporting units and organizations, and to deploy personnel familiar with the area to transport instant noodles, drinking water, and life jackets to isolated locations.
Due to the large volume of water flowing downstream from the Red River in recent days, at times exceeding alarm level 3 by more than 3 meters, many communes in Tran Yen district located along both banks of the Red River have experienced widespread flooding.
Although the Red River's water level has receded by about 1 meter this morning compared to its peak, according to the district's report, 10 communes are still affected, including 6 communes and towns along the Red River that are still deeply flooded, with water levels exceeding 3 meters. Approximately 2,500 households and many residents remain isolated and are awaiting assistance.
Tran Yen district has also mobilized all available forces to be deployed to various locations to provide people with instant noodles, drinking water, and other essential necessities.
Despite proactive measures in flood prevention and the relocation of people and property to safe areas, rescue and relief efforts faced many difficulties due to the rapid influx of floodwaters from upstream and the widespread impact, as well as a shortage of motorboats and canoes.
In Co Phuc town, the Red River is still deeply flooded, with water levels reaching nearly 3 meters in some areas, and many residents are still in need of relief. Over the past few days, the town has mobilized forces to relocate residents to higher ground, such as the town's People's Committee office, schools, and cultural centers, while ensuring basic living conditions for residents, especially the elderly and children.
Visiting and encouraging people sheltering from the floods at the town's People's Committee headquarters, Minister Do Duc Duy personally visited and encouraged those seeking refuge. Many people were relieved to have found safe accommodation and received timely support with essential necessities to alleviate their worries.
Minister Do Duc Duy also requested that the Party Committee and the town's government continue to support the people, including receiving relief supplies to distribute to each household still trapped, primarily instant noodles, drinking water, medicine, life jackets, as well as ensuring the safety of people's property; and responding to emergencies in the area.
Also on the morning of September 11th, the Provincial Military Command mobilized 100% of its troops to support Tran Yen district, participating in relief efforts in the district's most difficult areas.
By noon on September 11th, the Red River water level in Tran Yen district was receding slowly. It is predicted that after many days of deep flooding, many residents may have run out of food and drinking water. Therefore, according to Minister Do Duc Duy, the top priority at this time is to reach areas that are cut off to provide timely assistance.
Currently, in the flooded communes and towns of Tran Yen district, there is still no electricity, and communication is disrupted. Therefore, difficulties still lie ahead, and many people are at risk of starvation.
In the spirit of mutual support and compassion, relief shipments from many organizations and individuals are currently heading towards Tran Yen district. Along with the efforts of functional forces in terms of manpower and resources, it is hoped that essential goods will reach the hands of the people, helping them overcome this hardship.
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