Provincial armed forces mobilized to overcome the consequences of storm No. 13

Soldiers fix traffic jam on National Highway 1A through Phu My commune. **Photo: Thanh Phuc**

At Phu My commune, upon receiving the news that National Highway 1A (section through Phu My commune) was blocked due to fallen trees, under the direct command of Colonel Nguyen Xuan Son - Deputy Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, the forces of the Provincial Military Command and the Defense Command of Area 1 - Hoai Nhon Nam urgently mobilized to the scene to carry out the task.

After 1 hour of effort, the forces quickly organized to fix the problem, clean up fallen trees, clear National Highway 1A, and ensure traffic safety.

The strong winds of storm No. 13 broke and knocked down many awnings and iron frames. **Photo: HP**

On the main roads of Quy Nhon ward, on the morning of November 7, the shock force of the Provincial Military Command was mobilized to clean up lamp posts and broken signs; trim and clean up uprooted trees and sweep and clean the roads.

Soldiers trim and clean up fallen trees on the street. **Photo: HP**

In Quy Nhon Nam ward, nearly 100 officers and soldiers, including regular soldiers, militia, and police, are actively helping people in Quy Hoa area clean up their houses and repair essential infrastructure damaged by the storm.

Quy Nhon Nam ward militia helps people overcome the consequences of storm No. 13. **Photo: HP**

Quy Hoa area has many fallen trees. **Photo: HP**

In the western part of the province, the Defense Command of Area 5-Ayun Pa has been deploying forces to respond to floods, especially evacuating households in vulnerable areas. On the morning of November 7, the unit promptly rescued two people isolated by rising floodwaters.