Gia Lai: Heavy rain, hundreds of houses flooded

Immediately after the heavy rain that lasted from the night of September 5 to the morning of September 6 caused flooding in residential areas and along the river, the authorities of Ia Hiao commune (Gia Lai) mobilized many forces to the scene to direct the recovery, support people to evacuate and protect property.

Ia Hiao commune militia helps people in flooded areas move food to stilt houses

From the night of September 5 to the morning of September 6, prolonged heavy rain caused about 120 households in the villages of Tan Phu, Bon Mi Hoan, Bon Oi Hly, Bon Ling, Bon Ma Hrai, Bon Chu Knong, Chrôh Ponan, So Ma Long A, Yen Phu 1, Yen Phu 2, Thanh Trang (Ia Hiao commune) to be partially flooded. In addition, more than 109 hectares of rice, 86 hectares of corn, beans, and 43 hectares of cassava were flooded. The total estimated damage was more than 2.4 billion VND.

Move people's property to high ground

According to Mr. Pham Van Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ia Hiao Commune (Gia Lai Province), on the morning of September 6, after receiving information about heavy rain causing local flooding, the commune leaders directly waded into the scene, mobilizing forces to help people overcome the consequences caused by heavy rain. More than 20 police officers , militia, commune and village officials were mobilized to help people move their properties to higher ground. Currently, people whose houses were flooded are all safe, with no casualties; the commune is waiting for the water to recede to continue supporting people to overcome production. The commune People's Committee has also proposed financial support to help people stabilize their lives soon.

Authorities help people overcome

Mr. Pham Van Phuong, Secretary of the Commune Party Committee, directly directed the overcoming of the problem.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/gia-lai-mua-lon-hang-tram-nha-dan-bi-ngap-post811878.html