Urgent evacuation of more than 130 households in flooded areas of Ca Ty river at night

On the evening of October 27, prolonged heavy rain caused the water level of the Ca Ty River to rise, deeply flooding many areas in Binh Thuan Ward (Lam Dong). Local authorities urgently evacuated more than 130 households along the river to safety at night.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Trung, Chairman of Binh Thuan Ward People's Committee, was present at the scene to direct the work.

From 8:30 p.m., police, militia, youth union members and local security forces were mobilized to each neighborhood, especially those with many households living close to the riverbank, to mobilize and assist in evacuation. During the night, officers and soldiers had to work in heavy rain and deep floodwaters, urgently helping people transport their belongings, and bringing the elderly, women and children to safety.

Militia and self-defense forces and people evacuate property

Mr. Nguyen Huu Trung, Chairman of Binh Thuan Ward People's Committee, said that during this emergency evacuation, more than 130 households with over 400 people were moved to temporary shelter at Phu Tai Primary School and relatives' houses in high areas to ensure safety.

Many elderly people and children were evacuated to safety.

Support in moving children to safety

The forces prioritize evacuating the elderly and children first.

Along with the evacuation, police forces were deployed to protect property and ensure security and order in residential areas; the Ward Military Command mobilized rescue vehicles, distributed life jackets and necessary supplies; the Ward Medical Center prepared medicine and was ready to provide medical support in case of emergency.

Images recorded by reporters at night

Ms. Tran Thi Bich Loan, Youth Union of Quarter 5 (Binh Thuan Ward), shared: "Youth Union members are on duty all night to support the care of the elderly and children and help people stabilize temporary shelters."

Rising water level

Thanks to the prompt intervention and coordinated efforts of all forces, all residents in the flooded area were evacuated to safety, with no casualties. Local authorities continue to monitor the flood situation and deploy response plans to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/di-doi-khan-hon-130-ho-dan-vung-ngap-song-ca-ty-trong-dem-398315.html