Da Nang armed forces worked through the night to overcome floods to support people in deeply flooded areas.

At midnight on October 30, floodwaters rose rapidly in Xuan Diem neighborhood, Dien Ban Bac ward (Da Nang city), causing many houses to be submerged almost to the roof, and dozens of households to be isolated. Faced with the emergency, nearly 100 officers and soldiers of the city's armed forces marched through the night, overcoming the flood to rescue people.

Da Nang city's armed forces mobilized forces to supply food to people in flooded areas. Photo: VNA

In just over an hour, the water from the Cu De River rose abnormally, flooding into residential areas. Although the locality proactively implemented a plan to evacuate residents, with 60 households comprising more than 180 people trapped in the deep flood area, the situation became serious, directly threatening people's lives.

Upon receiving the news, Colonel Tran Huu Ich - Commander of the Da Nang City Military Command immediately issued an urgent order to mobilize mobile rescue forces. Nearly 100 officers and soldiers were mobilized in the shortest time with two canoes ST-750, ST-660 and two specialized rescue vehicles quickly set off, ready to approach the deep flooded area, bringing people out of the danger zone.

“At night, we must approach and rescue people from the danger zone at all costs. I have reported to the Military Region Command for direction and mobilization of mobile forces that night,” Colonel Tran Huu Ich emphasized.

After 1 a.m., amid heavy rain and strong currents, the city's armed forces split into several small groups, coordinating with the police, militia and local authorities to conduct rescue operations. The canoes operated continuously, taking turns approaching each residential area, bringing the elderly, women and children to safety. Many soldiers had to swim in the cold water, carrying flashlights and lifelines to reach each house, helping people cross the deep flooded area.

The Da Nang City Military Command issued an urgent order at night, mobilizing canoes to rescue people in flooded areas. Photo: Khoa Chuong/VNA

By 4am, rescuers had reached and evacuated more than 60 people to safety. In the darkness, the canoe lights shone brightly amid the vast floodwaters, where the soldiers steadfastly held on, strengthening the bond between the army and the people in the midst of danger.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Chanh (a resident of Xuan Diem neighborhood, Dien Ban Bac ward) choked up as she shared: There have been floods in recent years, but never before has the water risen so quickly. Luckily, some soldiers came to the rescue. The people here are very happy and thank them very much.

At the City Military Command, relief goods including dry food, drinking water, life jackets, and medicine are continuously distributed, promptly supplying isolated residential areas. Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Hung - Deputy Chief of Staff of the City Military Command said that units are still deploying forces to each vulnerable area, determined to "leave no one behind".

At the landslide area in Tra Tan and Tra Giap communes (Da Nang city), the local armed forces marched through the night to rescue the victims. Soldiers and militiamen traveled nearly 20km of forest road at night, bringing 3 seriously ill patients, including children, to a safe area. Chairman of the People's Committee of Tra Tan commune, Le Minh Chien, said that thanks to the effective implementation of the "four on-site" motto, local forces responded promptly, ensuring the safety of people in the landslide area.

Da Nang city's armed forces mobilized forces to supply food to people in flooded areas. Photo: VNA

Due to prolonged floods in Da Nang, more than 2,600 officers and soldiers along with 10,000 militia and reserve forces were mobilized by the City Military Command to be on duty at key points, along with 14 canoes, 8 boats, 32 cars and flying devices put into use to quickly access and transport people and relief goods to heavily flooded areas. The city's armed forces also donated more than 2,500 meals, 1,000 necessities and 1 ton of purified water to serve people, patients and doctors at heavily affected medical facilities.

To promptly encourage the morale of officers and soldiers on duty, the City Military Command has unexpectedly awarded more than 150 collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in rescue and relief, deeply spreading the noble image of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the hearts of the people.

Heavy rain is forecast to continue. The city's armed forces continue to closely coordinate with local forces and authorities to resolutely ensure the safety of people's lives and property, implementing the motto "Wherever people need, the army is there; where people are in need, the army is there".

The spirit of working all night to rescue people in the midst of floods is a vivid demonstration of the bravery, discipline and responsibility of the Da Nang armed forces, the soldiers who do not fear danger, always put the people first. In the challenge of natural disasters, the relationship between the army and the people is even stronger, affirming the resilient will and deep affection of the city on the Han River.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/luc-luong-vu-trang-da-nang-xuyen-dem-vuot-lu-ho-tro-nhan-dan-vung-ngap-sau-20251030124356420.htm