Quang Ngai: Opening roads, breaking the isolation of 5 villages in Ngoc Linh commune

On November 2, more than 200 officers, soldiers and vehicles of Division 10, Corps 34 quickly arrived at Ngoc Linh commune, Quang Ngai province to work with the authorities to open a new road to 5 villages with more than 1,700 people in the commune to break the isolation here. Meanwhile, authorities at all levels in Quang Ngai province accompanied and helped people when they were in trouble.

Soldiers of the 34th Corps cleared the way into isolated villages.

Previously, storm No. 12 caused serious landslides on the inter-village road from the center of Ngoc Linh commune to 5 northern villages of the commune including Tu Rang, Xa Ua, Tu Chieu, Ngoc Lang, Ngoc Nang of Ngoc Linh commune. Specifically, on the inter-village road, the landslide created a deep abyss about 70 meters wide and tens of meters deep. The road was severely damaged, completely isolating 5 villages for nearly a week. At the same time, the people's domestic water system, crops, rice... were also affected and swept away by the flood.

To get to the commune, people braved the danger, walking through the landslide site carrying food, fuel, and oil to ensure the lives of people in the isolated area. In addition, in recent days, the government has also mobilized functional forces in the commune, opened new trails, minimizing the level of danger to carry and carry food to help people. The delivery of food must be done entirely by hand.

The above actions of the government have helped people stabilize their lives, ensuring enough food for people during the days of isolation. In addition, to help people, the Department of Industry and Trade of Quang Ngai province also promptly sent a letter calling for support of essential goods for people isolated by landslides in Ngoc Linh commune. Up to now, the above food has reached the people.

Mr. A Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngoc Linh Commune, said: After the storm, landslides occurred seriously in Ngoc Linh Commune, especially in terms of traffic. Storm rain and landslides caused the inter-village road, the only road connecting the 5 northern villages of Ngoc Commune to be blocked, making it inaccessible, even on foot. In recent days, the Deputy Prime Minister as well as the leaders of Quang Ngai Province have paid attention, helped, and provided timely support to the people. At the same time, food, rice, and paddy are still available in the people, so people in isolated areas can basically ensure their lives.

Soldiers of the 34th Corps overcome landslides on the road to Ngoc Nang village. Photo: Cao Nguyen/VNA

Immediately after 5 villages in the north of Ngoc Linh commune were isolated, military forces stationed in the area promptly arrived to help the government and people overcome the consequences of the storm and flood.

On the afternoon of November 1, officers and soldiers of Division 10, Corps 34 and the Ngoc Linh commune government approached the scene. Here, Division 10 forces conducted a survey of the terrain and geology, proposed a construction plan, and forecasted situations and weather that could affect the progress of the work. After the survey, everyone decided to open a new path, a cement road, running along the hillside down before installing a temporary bridge connecting the two banks. The temporary bridge is about 200 meters from the landslide site. This is considered a feasible option, the new road will help people travel easily by motorbike.

Mr. A Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngoc Linh Commune, added: The forces of the 34th Corps arrived in time to support the locality in opening roads and breaking the isolation of 5 northern villages of Ngoc Linh Commune, so the people and authorities in the commune remain confident. With the above support, the people and authorities of Ngoc Linh Commune will soon overcome difficulties.

However, opening the road and breaking the isolation for the 5 villages in the north of Ngoc Linh commune is not easy. The terrain here is divided into 2 areas, in which, inside the landslide area, bringing in vehicles and machinery for construction is not feasible. Everything must be done manually.

On the morning of November 2, despite the unfavorable weather and heavy rain, the soldiers of Division 10 divided their troops into wings to open the way to 5 villages. Entering the isolated area, everyone had to wade through a deep abyss before reaching the scene. Inside, with only hoes, the soldiers took turns clearing landslides along the road. Helping people overcome the flood is not only a responsibility but also an "order" from the heart of every soldier here.

Lieutenant Colonel Khuat Xuan Truong, Deputy Division Commander of Division 10, Corps 34, said: The solution is to open a new road, following the hillside, build a temporary bridge, about 200 meters from the landslide site, connecting the two banks for travel. The new road is a cement road so that motorbikes can easily travel.

Soldiers of the 34th Corps cleared the way into isolated villages.

If the weather is favorable, it will be completed in 1 week. Besides, due to the divided terrain, there is no road to transport materials including rocks, gravel, and cement through the 5 divided villages, so everything must be done manually by soldiers. Manually transporting materials will take a lot of time. Machines only support this side of the bank (where it is not affected by landslides). For now, the Division will build a temporary iron bridge for people to cross, transport food, goods, and bring emergency patients, sick people, and those who cannot be carried. We will build a road to make it possible for motorbikes to travel.

Ngoc Linh residents were happy that the soldiers were present to help the people. Mr. A Mun of Ngoc Nang village said: The weather was difficult but the soldiers still worked for the people. Hopefully the new road will be put into use soon to ensure the children can go to school safely and the people can soon stabilize their lives.

According to Colonel Nguyen Chi Thuc, Deputy Division Commander and Chief of Staff of Division 10, Corps 34, following the orders of the Commander of Corps 34, officers and soldiers of Division 10 quickly set off to Ngoc Linh commune to help the people and local authorities overcome the consequences of storm No. 12. Receiving the mission in a short time, but with will and determination, officers and soldiers were always ready to complete the mission to bring joy and confidence to the people in Ngoc Linh commune.

It is known that in addition to constructing and opening roads to break the isolation, the 34th Army Corps also sent machinery and human resources to support Ngoc Linh commune in overcoming landslides at other "hot" spots in the commune.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/thoi-su/quang-ngai-mo-duong-pha-the-co-lap-cho-5-thon-o-xa-ngoc-linh-20251102115357143.htm