Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha inspects and directs flood response efforts in Da Nang.

img_5887(1).jpg — Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha (second from the left), Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Le Ngoc Quang (right), and leaders of Military Region 5, central ministries and agencies, and city leaders inspect the flooded area in Co An Tay neighborhood, Dien Ban Dong ward. Photo: NGOC PHU

Accompanying him were Central Committee member and Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee Le Ngoc Quang; Lieutenant General Le Ngoc Hai, Commander of Military Region 5; leaders of central ministries and agencies; and Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Da Nang City People's Committee Pham Duc An.

The working group visited the Co An Tay neighborhood in Dien Ban Dong ward to inspect the situation, where 44 households are currently severely flooded, with many completely isolated due to rising floodwaters.

Here, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and City Party Secretary Le Ngoc Quang cordially inquired about the health and living conditions of some households affected by flooding; presented gifts to support and encouraged people to strive to overcome difficulties and ensure the safety of their lives and property.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha requested the city government and relevant forces to urgently review the situation and ensure that vehicles and personnel are always ready to be on duty 24/7 to support the people.

At the same time, it should be noted that people must not be left without food, drinking water, and other essential necessities.

img_5955(1).jpg — The delegation presented gifts to residents in the flooded area of Dien Ban Dong ward. Photo: NGOC PHU

The Deputy Prime Minister requested that Military Region 5 and the armed forces stationed in the city closely cooperate with the local authorities, mobilizing maximum forces and resources to support rescue efforts, repair transportation infrastructure, and quickly stabilize the lives of people after the floods.

On the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and his delegation directly surveyed the seriously eroded areas along the coastal region of Hoi An Tay ward.

Here, the inspection team visited the site and listened to detailed reports from local leaders about the landslide situation, response efforts, and the difficulties and damages that the people are facing.

Many areas in Dien Ban Dong ward are deeply flooded due to heavy rain. Video : NGOC PHU

After conducting an on-site assessment, the Deputy Prime Minister concluded that the erosion situation in this area is becoming increasingly complex, posing a direct threat to the lives of coastal residents and affecting transportation infrastructure and nearby public facilities.

Therefore, Da Nang city urgently needs to conduct a comprehensive review and study, selecting feasible technical and engineering solutions to sustainably address the landslide situation, while ensuring the safety of residents and protecting the landscape and environment of the area.