Da Nang police increase forces to help people cope with floods

Prolonged heavy rains are causing flooding in many localities of Da Nang. The city's police at all levels have proactively deployed response plans, closely following the area, and supporting to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

Police help people of Lanh Ngoc commune move their belongings to a safe place. Photo: Provided by Da Nang Police.

In the communes of Lanh Ngoc, Thang Phu, Son Cam Ha and Hai Van ward, the local police coordinated with the military , militia and local authorities to set up barriers, stretch warning ropes at deeply flooded areas, clear fallen trees, clear sewers, and guide people to move to safe areas. Many households in low-lying areas at risk of landslides were assisted in evacuating people and property, helping to minimize damage when heavy rains continued.

Police forces evacuate people of Thu Bon commune to avoid flood. Photo: K.Ngan.

Last night and this morning (October 27), in the areas of Vu Gia, Thu Bon and Thuong Duc communes..., water continued to rise, causing local flooding on many inter-commune roads and residential areas. The police force organized rescue operations throughout the night, assisted people in moving, bringing their assets and livestock to safety, and at the same time put up warning signs and stood by at points at risk of landslides, ready to respond when the flood situation continues to be complicated.

On the Ho Chi Minh Highway section through Lo Xo Pass, heavy rains caused serious landslides, causing hundreds of vehicles to be stuck for a long time. Phuoc Nang Commune Police coordinated with Traffic Police and militia to mobilize machinery, open temporary roads, and guide vehicles to move safely. Notably, this morning, the Commune Police continued to distribute drinking water, food, instant noodles, and bread to drivers and people stuck on the pass.

Da Nang police rescue a passenger bus at a landslide on Highway 40B, passing through the 5-tier waterfall and Ton slope (Lanh Ngoc commune). Photo: N.Vu.

In Tra Leng commune, where heavy rains have isolated many villages, hundreds of people - mainly the elderly, women and children - have been urgently evacuated to safety by the commune police. In the middle of a cold rainy night, pots of hot instant noodles and hearty meals were shared by officers and soldiers with the people, bringing warmth and peace of mind in the midst of natural disasters.

Hai Van Ward Police coordinated with functional forces to urgently evacuate more than 50 households in Ta Lang, Nam Yen, Loc My, Truong Dinh, An Dinh residential groups... to safe shelters and stand guard at the landslide site, ensuring safety for people and vehicles passing by. Photo: M.Thanh.

Whether in the rain or on landslide-prone roads, the police officers still brave the rain, wearing life jackets on their shoulders, helping people cross the flood, carrying buckets of water, packages of noodles, etc. Every action, no matter how small, contributes to helping people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives - a testament to the spirit of "When people need, when people are in trouble, there is the police", clearly showing the bravery, responsibility and kind heart of the officers in difficult times.

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