Dozens of landslides, PTKV 4 - M'Drak Command urgently adjusts response plan

Faced with the complicated developments of floods, causing serious landslides and isolating many areas, this morning, November 21, Colonel Le Van Tam, Commander of the Defense Command of Region 4 - M'Drak (PTKV 4) urgently directed the adjustment of combat plans, prioritizing the goal of ensuring people's safety.

Actual records at the scene show that prolonged heavy rain has caused landslides on National Highway 26; rising stream water has partially cut off many inter-commune roads and threatened to deeply flood some residential areas.

The Command of Defense Area 4 - M'Drak monitors the map and adjusts the rescue plan to suit the reality. Photo: Hoang Phuc

Immediately after directly surveying the hot spots, Colonel Le Van Tam requested the General Staff, Political , Logistics and Technical Departments of the PTKV 4 Command to immediately review all plans and means; and increase the 24/7 on-duty force at key locations.

Colonel Le Van Tam emphasized that the current priority task is to closely coordinate with local Party committees and authorities to proactively respond and prepare plans to urgently evacuate people from dangerous areas when necessary, minimizing damage to people and property.

On the morning of November 21, authorities continued to support Cu Pui residents in areas at risk of landslides and flooding to safety. Video : Hoang Phuc

According to preliminary statistics as of the morning of November 21, in the area under the responsibility of KVPT 4, there have been 47 landslides recorded in 8 key communes: Cu Pui, Yang Mao, Krong A, Cu Prao, Ea Rieng, Ea Trang, Ea O...

Worryingly, there are 10 points in 2 communes Cu Pui, Ea Trang facing a very high risk of landslides due to the appearance of cracks on the hill and high slopes. The whole area also has 132 scattered flooded points in 16 communes.

Officers and soldiers of units block areas at risk of landslides and flooding. Photo: Hoang Phuc

Currently, the PTKV 4 - M'Drăk Command Board and functional forces are mobilizing all forces to overcome the consequences, support people to stabilize their lives, and at the same time maintain the highest combat readiness to be ready to handle any arising situations.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/an-ninh-quoc-phong/202511/hang-chuc-diem-sat-lo-ban-chi-huy-ptkv-4-mdrak-khan-truongdieu-chinh-phuong-an-ung-pho-ecd094d/