“The police are one of the core forces at the grassroots level helping people avoid floods.”

That is the common comment of many people in many flood-affected communes and wards in the former Quang Nam province, now part of Da Nang city, when talking about the image of grassroots police officers and soldiers always present everywhere, at all times to help people avoid floods.

Hoi An Dong Ward Police arrived in time to take the woman to give birth on the morning of October 29. Photo: CAĐN.

On the morning of October 29, 2025, prolonged heavy rain caused most of Hoi An Dong ward to be deeply flooded, many residential areas were isolated; more than 80% of the ward police headquarters was submerged in floodwater, but 100% of officers and soldiers were still present on duty and urgently assisted the people.

People were excited when Hoi An Dong Ward Police arrived in time to help their loved ones escape the flooded area. Photo: CAĐN.

Also on the morning of October 29, Hoi An Dong Ward Police successfully took a pregnant woman and a person with high blood pressure to the emergency room. The Ward Police force, in coordination with local authorities, organizations and militia forces, also organized the supply of food, drinking water and essential necessities to households isolated in deep flooded areas.

The newborn baby - the child of Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung and his wife, residing in Group 4, Thach Bo village, the most flooded area in the village, was placed in a safe "cradle" by the police of Hoa Vang commune, Da Nang city to survive the flood. Photo: Mai Duong.

Previously, at 1:00 a.m. on October 29, amid heavy rain, the Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue Police force of Da Nang City Police deployed an emergency rescue at Km09 of the Da Nang - Quang Ngai Expressway, where a serious passenger bus accident occurred.

Da Nang City Police rescued 5 people in a traffic accident in the middle of a rainy night. Photo: CAĐN.

Four passengers were injured and unable to move on their own, and one driver was trapped in the badly deformed cabin. The rescue team promptly rescued him and handed him over to medical staff, ensuring no human casualties.

Police of Dien Ban Bac Ward, Da Nang City rowed boats to each house to support necessities and fast food for households deeply flooded in the ward at noon on October 29. Photo: CAĐN..

In the mountainous commune of Thuong Duc, heavy rains and floods have isolated many areas, seriously threatening the lives and property of the people. The commune police were on standby with 100% of their personnel and equipment, so within just 4 hours on October 28, they successfully carried out 2 emergency rescues, saving people from the "grim reaper" of the floodwaters.

Thuong Duc Commune Police arrived in time to help the elderly and children escape the rising waters. Photo: CAĐN.

Specifically, at 3:00 p.m., when the flood on Vu Gia and Con rivers poured in, the water rose high and flowed rapidly, the Commune Police received an urgent report from the family of Ms. Vo Thi Hai (born in 1970, residing in Thanh Dai village) who had a severe fever and needed to be taken to the emergency room immediately. The Commune Police working group quickly mobilized a specialized canoe to cross the deep flooded area, facing the fast-flowing water to approach Ms. Hai's house, quickly assisted in bringing her safely onto the canoe, and promptly transferred her to the hospital.

Thang Truong Commune Police activated flood and storm prevention plans, mobilized maximum forces and means, ready to respond in all situations, determined to ensure the safety of people's lives and property in floods. Photo: CAĐN..

At 6:20 p.m., when it was dark and raining heavily, Thuong Duc Commune Police continued to receive an urgent rescue request from Ms. Nguyen Thi My Trang (born in 1994, residing in Trung Dao village). At that time, the flood water had risen nearly 1.5 meters high, covering the entire house, isolating Ms. Trang's elderly mother and young child, unable to escape.

Que Son Commune Police help people move their belongings to avoid floodwaters. Photo: CAĐN.

The Commune Police immediately mobilized a canoe, used flashlights, and braved the rain to cross the sea of ​​water to reach the deeply flooded area. In the middle of the night, the soldiers reassured and carefully helped each person out of the flooded house. Thanks to that brave, resilient and humane action, Trang and her children were brought to safety, escaping the danger, amidst the emotional outburst of the local people.

Tra Tap Commune Police support people in responding to landslides to keep residential areas safe. Photo: CAĐN.

Continuing to promote the vanguard spirit of the People's Public Security soldiers, Colonel Nguyen Van Tang, Deputy Director of Da Nang City Police, requested the police of deeply flooded wards and communes to continue to mobilize maximum forces and means, closely coordinate with the authorities and grassroots forces, proactively grasp the situation, not to be passive and surprised; at the same time, organize support for food and necessities, help people overcome natural disasters, and soon stabilize their lives after the flood.

According to the Da Nang City Hydrometeorological Station, at 3:30 p.m. on October 29, the water level on the Vu Gia, Thu Bon, and Tam Ky rivers is rising rapidly again. Forecast: In the next 6-18 hours, the water level will continue to rise, possibly reaching 3.5m, exceeding the historical flood level of 1964 (3.4m). The flood will slowly recede in the next 18-24 hours but will still be at a very high level.

In Hoi An area, there is a risk of serious deep and widespread flooding in Hoi An, Hoi An Dong, Hoi An Tay wards and riverside areas. People need to proactively evacuate people and property, and limit movement through flooded areas. Disaster risk level: Level 3 (extremely high).

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