Phu Quoc evacuates people from deep flooded areas

On July 14, Phu Quoc City Police said that the unit had mobilized more than 70 officers and soldiers along with equipment and vehicles, urgently coordinating with local authorities to evacuate and rescue people and flooded properties to safety.

Some communes of Phu Quoc City are deeply flooded due to prolonged heavy rain (Photo: Hoang Do).

According to the leader of Phu Quoc City Police, the rescue work encountered many difficulties due to the complex terrain of the flooded area and the strong currents. After many hours of searching "going to every alley, knocking on every door", the authorities were able to help bring many people to safety.

Among them was a woman in labor who was taken to Phu Quoc City Medical Center for timely emergency care.

Authorities mobilize and evacuate people (Photo: Hoang Do).

Due to the influence of a tropical depression in the East Sea, Phu Quoc City has had heavy rain for many days, causing local flooding in some areas, of which Cua Duong commune is the most flooded area.

Phu Quoc City leaders have directed and mobilized forces to support people in deeply flooded areas to temporarily relocate their belongings to avoid property damage.

Authorities take a woman in labor to the emergency room (Photo: Hoang Do).

According to the Hydrometeorological Station of Kien Giang province, due to the influence of a tropical depression in the East Sea, some coastal provinces and cities have had rain and thunderstorms for many days.

Particularly in Phu Quoc city on the morning of July 14, it rained very heavily, with water levels ranging from 100-120mm. Previously, ferries from Rach Gia and Ha Tien to Phu Quoc had temporarily suspended operations due to bad weather.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/phu-quoc-so-tan-nguoi-dan-khoi-vung-ngap-sau-20240714141102905.htm