Highland communes urgently stabilize people's lives

Due to the impact of storms No. 10 and 11, many highland localities in the North of Thai Nguyen province such as Ba Be, Cho Ra, Vinh Thong, Tan Ky, Na Ri and Con Minh suffered heavy damage. Local authorities are focusing on overcoming the consequences, mobilizing many forces to support people in cleaning up and restoring production.

Forces and people clean up after the flood in Ba Be commune.

In Tan Ky commune, after many days of being cut off, the inter-commune and inter-village roads are basically open. Authorities are still on duty, guiding vehicles through sections of road that are still at risk of landslides.

Not only traffic, but also people's lives have gradually stabilized. Schools that were once submerged in floodwaters are now filled with children's laughter. Tables and chairs have been cleaned, and the first words on the blackboard after the storm have been rewritten. The joy of returning to class is evident on the faces of each student and in the reassuring eyes of the teachers.

Mr. Tran Quang Hiep, Vice Chairman of Tan Ky Commune People's Committee, said: Immediately after the flood passed, the commune mobilized forces to urgently support the people, focusing on repairing large muddy roads to ensure people's safe travel; supporting the evacuation of households from areas at risk of landslides, cleaning up mud at families and schools. Up to now, people's lives have basically stabilized, flooded schools have welcomed students back to class...

People mobilized excavators to level a road into Na Nguoc village, Tan Ky commune.

These days, in Cho Moi commune, life is gradually returning to normal. Mr. Tran Manh Cuong, Chairman of Cho Moi Commune People's Committee, said: In the face of complicated developments of storms and floods, the Commune People's Committee has directed and mobilized the police, military and "four on-site" forces to rescue and support people in isolated areas, especially villages bordering Cau River and Chu River, to evacuate assets and people to safe places.

In agricultural production, the commune authorities have proactively propagated and instructed people to focus on overcoming the damage in a practical way. For areas of rice, corn, and crops that were flooded but still had the ability to recover, the communes mobilized militia forces, organizations, and people to support households in rebuilding fallen trees, adding fertilizer, and draining water quickly so that the trees could take root and recover. Areas that were severely damaged and could not be replanted in time were counted to propose support for plant and animal varieties for the next crop.

At the same time, local authorities coordinate with the agricultural sector to inspect and provide technical guidance on post-flood crop care, disinfect and treat the environment to limit disease outbreaks.

Some small-scale livestock models affected by landslides are being restored; many households have proactively reinforced barns, cleaned livestock areas, and protected livestock and poultry.

Mr. Ma Quoc Viet, Vice Chairman of Van Lang Commune People's Committee, said: The commune has mobilized businesses to support road opening for people. In the long term, the commune has a plan to review all households at high risk of landslides, mobilize support for people to move out of dangerous areas; at the same time, propose timely support for households with heavy damage. The commune is also considering suitable land funds to arrange, helping people soon have safe housing.

Bac Kan Regional Power Management Team checks the power system.

In addition, the restoration of electricity, water and communication is also a top priority for the communes. The Electricity sector has promptly fixed the problem, replaced broken poles and power lines; up to now, electricity has been restored to most residential areas, ensuring daily life and production.

Water supply systems in commune centers have been basically restored. In schools, mud cleaning, schoolyard and classroom cleaning were carried out immediately after the water receded.

Along with that, the environmental sanitation movement after the flood received special attention from localities. Cadres, youth union members and people actively collected garbage, dredged the water, and cleaned village roads and alleys. In the communes, the Militia and Self-Defense Force coordinated with people to help households affected by landslides move their belongings, rebuild their houses, and stabilize their living conditions.

Thanks to the close direction of the government and the spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance of the people, the lives of people in the northern mountainous region of the province have now basically stabilized.

Source: https://baothainguyen.vn/xa-hoi/202510/cac-xa-vung-cao-khan-truongon-dinh-doi-song-nhan-dan-8f33d2b/