Gia Lai: More than 3,200 people isolated due to floods

On November 19, Mr. Huynh Van Truong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Po To commune (Gia Lai province) said that heavy rain caused floodwaters to rise rapidly, causing underground inundation leading to three villages Plei Du, Bi Giong and Bi Gia, isolating 665 households with more than 3,200 people.

Flooded culvert, isolating thousands of people in Po To commune

The commune had previously developed a response scenario in case of isolation and worked with the village supply units to be ready to support the people. Currently, the village has enough supplies to last a week.

In addition, the commune also sent forces to block flooded areas, not allowing people to pass through; at the same time, organized the evacuation of households along the river to higher places to ensure the safety of life and property.

Po To commune authorities help people move their belongings out of flooded areas.

In Uar commune ( Gia Lai province), on the morning of November 19, authorities evacuated 550 out of 2,221 people in Nu village to take refuge at Nguyen Du High School No. 2.

Nay Quyen Commune Party Secretary said that the commune encouraged people to stay at schools to take refuge; during the evacuation period, the locality will take care of all food and drink, not letting people go hungry or cold. When the floodwaters recede, the commune will arrange vehicles to take people home.

The water in Po To commune is rising high.

Po To commune authorities help people move their property.

Uar commune officials cook to serve flood victims

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/gia-lai-hon-3200-dan-bi-co-lap-do-mua-lu-post824255.html