Ham Liem promptly evacuated people from flooded areas to safety.

On the morning of October 28, local authorities and functional forces promptly supported and evacuated people in flooded areas in Ham Liem commune (Lam Dong) to safety.

Authorities in Ham Liem commune are assisting residents in low-lying areas with evacuation.

In Hoi Nhon village, Ham Liem commune, this morning (October 28th), floodwaters rose, inundating houses, and submerging many roads, dragon fruit orchards, and rice paddies. According to local residents, this is the first time the floodwaters have risen so high and so quickly. Some households in low-lying areas have been isolated.

Authorities used ropes to assist residents in relocating.

By noon on October 28th, heavy rains and floods had submerged the homes of 30 households, along with 15 roads and nearly 300 hectares of rice, dragon fruit, and vegetable crops in Ham Liem commune.

In response to this situation, the People's Committee of Ham Liem commune mobilized forces and urgently relocated residents in vulnerable areas, along the riverbanks, and in low-lying areas at risk of landslides to safe locations.

Authorities are assisting residents in relocating to higher ground.

During the night of October 27th and the morning of October 28th, local authorities and relevant forces accessed the scene, mobilizing and relocating 36 households to safe areas. Simultaneously, personnel were assigned to be on standby to handle situations and warn residents against passing through deeply flooded areas.

Mr. Pham Dinh Vuong, Vice Chairman of Ham Liem Commune People's Committee, said: Heavy rain combined with the release of water from Song Quao reservoir caused the water level to rise very high and quickly.

Present alongside the forces assisting the local people, Vice Chairman of Ham Liem Commune People's Committee Pham Dinh Vuong said: Heavy rain combined with the release of water from Song Quao reservoir caused the water level to rise very quickly. The local authorities directed rescue forces to move people to higher, safer places in a timely manner.

Many dragon fruit orchards were severely flooded.

Mr. Vuong also added that the commune currently has many low-lying areas such as residential areas 4, 5, 6, 7 and An Phu village... These are areas that are frequently flooded due to heavy rain. Therefore, the local authorities always proactively implement timely rescue measures to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

The "4-on-the-spot" forces of Ham Liem commune assisted in relocating the elderly and children to safety from the flood.

To quickly alleviate the difficulties faced by the people, the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee has issued a directive to relevant units and localities to proactively respond to heavy rain, floods, inundation, flash floods, and landslides. The Provincial People's Committee requested the police, military, and relevant departments and agencies to send leaders directly to the affected areas to assess the situation and assist people in overcoming difficulties and stabilizing their lives as soon as possible.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/ham-liem-kip-thoi-so-tan-ba-con-vung-lu-ve-noi-an-toan-398388.html