Support for people in flood-affected areas

In mid-November, the central region was once again wracked by floods. In the eastern part of Gia Lai province (formerly Binh Dinh), successive heavy rains caused water levels to rise rapidly, in many communes,...

In mid-November, the central region was once again wracked by floods. In the eastern part of Gia Lai province (formerly Binh Dinh), heavy rains followed one another, causing water levels to rise rapidly, isolating many communes and wards. In such a situation, the border guards became the support and confidence for the people to overcome the danger.

The human heart is restless

On the night of November 18, the sky over Quy Nhon was pitch black. The rain poured down, the wind howled, and the sound of rising water seemed to swallow the beautiful coastal city. In just a few hours, the normally crowded streets suddenly turned into raging rivers. Before people could react, the water had already flooded their houses, then quickly rose to the roof.

In that scene, the rescue siren, the calls to each other, the flickering flashlights on the canoe of the Border Guard force became signs of life.

From last night to this morning, the amount of rain has decreased significantly compared to the previous day, the water has begun to recede slowly. However, all communes and wards are still deeply flooded, many areas are at risk of landslides. The Gia Lai Provincial Border Guard and local authorities are still working hard to rescue the people, not leaving anyone behind .

Efforts to help people preserve their property.

Since 6 p.m. on November 18, the Provincial Border Guard has maintained 100% of its troops on combat duty. Up to now, the entire force has deployed 44 working groups with 331 officers and soldiers; mobilized 8 cars, 7 canoes, 1 inflatable boat, 80 motorbikes, along with a series of rescue materials such as: 3 tents, 17 rafts, 200 round buoys, 350 life jackets, 1,000m of rope, 22 medical supplies...

All were sent to the area, coordinating with other forces to evacuate 4,455 households with 13,735 people in 14/15 communes and wards to safety.

Not only rescuing people, the soldiers also helped people build sandbags to prevent water from entering their houses, set up temporary tents, and distributed medicine and food. In Quy Nhon, today alone, the Provincial Border Guard mobilized 3 canoes, 7 cars, dozens of motorbikes, 50 life jackets, 50 life buoys and 50 officers and soldiers to participate in the rescue at Team 46-54, Area 6, Quy Nhon Dong Ward and Tuy Phuoc Commune.

The canoes coordinated with the volunteer group's jet skis to go into every small alley, bringing food to the people, even the most remote and inaccessible households.

"Let no one go hungry, no one go cold, no one go in danger"

Heavy rains have left the eastern part of Gia Lai province covered in water. Many areas are isolated, people stand in fences, in doors, on rooftops waving for help.

Witnessing the scene, Lieutenant Pham Binh Tay, the Reconnaissance Team Leader of Nhon Ly Border Guard Station, and his teammates, regardless of the danger, waded through the rushing water to help the old man out of the deeply flooded house. His clothes were soaked, his hands were shaking from the cold, but he still held the child tightly in his arms, covering him with a raincoat.

Urgent help people move furniture in the dark.

Quy Nhon night was dark and flooded, but hundreds of border guards did not sleep. Some rowed canoes, others carried bags of rice, boxes of noodles, and bottles of water. One soldier had just put an old woman on the canoe, then turned around and jumped into the water to save another family. Another young soldier had just brought people to safety, but before he could rest, he turned his canoe back into the flooded area.

Amidst the rain and wind, the people’s calls, the sound of the canoe’s engine, and the cries and joy of being rescued were mixed together. That sleepless night, no one thought about fatigue or hunger. All had only one goal: to get people out of the danger zone , leaving no one behind.

Lieutenant Pham Binh Tay choked up, I could not hold back my tears when I saw the suffering of the people. Houses and belongings were submerged in water, people had nothing left, hungry and thirsty, the weather was cold. I just wish the water would recede quickly so that people would suffer less.

Border guards took the old man to safety.

Joy seemed to burst when each package of food and bottle of water was handed to us. Amidst the scene of her house drifting away and all her belongings gone, Ms. Vo Thi Kim Huong, Quy Nhon Dong ward, choked up: For several days stuck in the sea of ​​water, we could only endure hunger and thirst. Luckily, the border guards and volunteer groups crossed the flood to get to the place, bringing us food and water. We were deeply moved.

In the dark night, the flashlights flickered, the canoe made a sound, and people called out to each other. Border guards waded through the rushing water, supporting old people, holding small children, and taking each household out of danger. Some soldiers were shaking with cold but still held the baby tightly to their chest, covered with a raincoat. Some soldiers carried old people on their backs, groping their way through the swirling water step by step.

That image became a symbol of humanity. Canoes, jet skis, hot bowls of porridge, life jackets… were not only rescue materials, but also warmth and faith for people to overcome hardship.

Border guards distribute food and water to people.

Comrade Nguyen Thanh Cong, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Gia Lai Provincial Border Guard, affirmed that from early morning, all vehicles and forces were deployed to the area. We mainly used canoes and jet skis to infiltrate each hamlet and each house to provide food, drinking water, medicine, blankets, and clothes.

In particular, if anyone is in poor health or in a dangerous area, we are ready to evacuate them to a safe place. The motto is to not let anyone go hungry, anyone go cold, and no one be in danger.

The spirit of "no one left behind" shines through the sea.

“Although the action is not big, it is a sharing, a benevolent heart, the whole leaves cover the torn leaves. That is the noble spirit of Uncle Ho's soldiers , of the green-uniformed soldiers in the hearts of the people,” Comrade Nguyen Thanh Cong emphasized.

Tomorrow, the Provincial Border Guard will continue to carry out its duties. Not only during the flood, but even when the water has receded, the force will still mobilize vehicles and human resources to help people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives. From repairing houses, cleaning up belongings, cleaning the environment to supporting the recovery from natural disasters .

In times of hardship, the bond between the army and the people grows stronger. The people are optimistic and confident, the soldiers are resilient and dedicated. All combine to create a heroic song amidst the floods, affirming the strength of solidarity and Vietnamese love in times of hardship.

Thanh Binh-Thanh Tung

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/diem-tua-cua-nguoi-dan-vung-lu-404154.html