Marine Corps of Region 3 helps Dien Ban people clean up mud after flood

On the morning of October 31, in Dien Ban ward (Da Nang city), the Navy Region 3 force, with the core being Regiment 351, was present early to support people in overcoming the consequences of the recent flood.

Regiment 351 cleans up at Nguyen Van Cu Primary School

From early morning, more than 30 officers and soldiers along with many specialized vehicles such as 2 ambulances, 1 fire truck, booster pumps and cleaning equipment... were mobilized to Nguyen Van Cu Primary School (Dien Ban Ward), which was deeply flooded in the previous days.

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 351 and a teacher cleaned up muddy tables and chairs.

Clean-up work is being carried out urgently.

Tables and chairs after the flood were covered with mud and water.

Soldiers busily cleaning tables and chairs

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 351 use water to push away mud and soil.

The school area was flooded more than 3 meters deep. The water has now receded, but has left behind heavy damage to the facilities and teaching equipment. In navy blue uniforms, the soldiers are busy clearing mud, spraying the school yard, wiping down desks, chairs, classrooms, etc., helping teachers and students return to class soon in a clean, safe environment.

Also in Dien Ban ward, 30 officers and soldiers of Technical Support Center 354 (Navy Region 3) supported Ly Thuong Kiet Primary School. The unit also mobilized 1 truck and 1 ambulance to assist in the cleanup.

Ly Thuong Kiet Primary School after the flood receded

Mud filled the school yard

Officers and soldiers of Technical Support Center 354 (Navy Region 3) and teachers clean up

Officers and soldiers contribute to restoring schools after floods

In the classroom, the mud was still thick on the floor.

Many items are damaged by water seepage.

The image of marine soldiers, regardless of hardship, quietly joining hands with the local government and people after the flood has become a heartwarming highlight, vividly demonstrating the spirit of "military and people are like fish and water" in the days when Da Nang is recovering from natural disasters.

* Hoi An flooded with trash after heavy flood

After nearly 5 days of being submerged in floodwaters, many places in Hoi An ward (Da Nang city) have fallen into a desolate and shabby scene. Taking advantage of the receding water, people in the old town are busy cleaning up and stabilizing their lives.

Recorded on the morning of October 31, the flood gradually receded but many areas of Hoi An ancient town were still flooded.

Floodwaters carried hundreds of tons of garbage into the area of ​​the Japanese Covered Bridge.

Workers wade in floodwaters, collect trash to clear the flow at An Hoi bridge, morning of October 31

The desolate, squalid scene at Hoi An market after the historic flood

As the water receded, people rushed to clean up.

Floodwaters receded, revealing thick layers of mud on the road surface.

Dozens of tons of garbage piled up behind the Japanese Covered Bridge, emitting a strong stench.

Environmental workers make efforts to collect trash and restore environmental sanitation.

Garbage overflows into small alleys, blocking the way

Ms. Vo Duy Phuong, owner of a shop on Chau Thuong Van Street, said: "The entire shop has been submerged in floodwater for more than 4 days now, and all furniture and items are completely damaged. Now that the water has receded, I am taking the opportunity to clean up the mud and wipe the tables and chairs in the shop."

Many people still have to use boats to move home to clean and check their belongings.

Hoi An ancient town suffered heavy damage after many days of being submerged in floodwaters.

Garbage and mud everywhere

Many streets are still deeply flooded, making travel difficult.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/linh-bien-vung-3-giup-dan-dien-ban-don-bun-sau-lu-post821015.html