Dak Lak: Police create a "human bridge" across flooded areas to rescue people

On the evening of November 18, heavy rains caused a section of National Highway 1A passing through Long Thanh village, Xuan Loc commune, Dak Lak province to be deeply flooded. Dak Lak Provincial Police immediately arrived to rescue people trapped in the flooded area.

Rescuers set up a "human bridge" across the floodwaters to save people. Photo: Provided by the police

Because this section of National Highway 1A is deeply flooded, people and vehicles cannot pass, the police force has set up a blockade and guided vehicles to move in the direction of National Highway 1D to ensure safety, avoid traffic jams and incidents.

Rescue work took place in the dark. Photo: Provided by the police

Only the flickering flashlights were visible at the scene. Photo: Provided by the police

Many people were rescued from the flood. Photo: Provided by the police

Rescue work continues. Photo: Provided by the police

At the same time, the authorities are continuing to assist people in evacuating from flooded areas, especially households with elderly people, children and families in difficulty. The police agency recommends that people proactively monitor information, limit travel to deep water areas, and immediately contact local authorities when in need of emergency assistance.

Dak Lak Provincial Police urgently rescued people in two flooded areas in Yang Hanh village, Yang Mao commune on the evening of November 18. Photo: Provided by the Police

Also on the evening of November 18, Dak Lak Provincial Police and local authorities completed rescue work in two flooded areas in Yang Hanh village, Yang Mao commune. Rescue forces reached and brought 180 people out of danger; and delivered food to 26 isolated households waiting for the water to recede.

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