Typhoon No. 13 made landfall, bringing devastating destruction to the eastern part of Dak Lak province. Preliminary statistics up to July 11th show that more than 2,000 houses have collapsed or had their roofs blown off, many boats and aquaculture cages have been damaged, sinking the hopes and hard-earned savings of many families.
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| Trees were knocked down, and the fish cages used for aquaculture by the locals were swept ashore by the storm waves. |
As the storm hit, the main road running through Phu My village, Song Cau ward, was completely paralyzed. Large trees fell, blocking the road, and many fish cages belonging to local residents were swept away by the waves, spilling onto the road and causing serious traffic congestion.
Having lived in this area for decades, Mr. Tran Ngoc Lam, from Phu My village, is still reeling from the devastation caused by the storm. Hurriedly gathering what little remained, Mr. Lam lamented: “Our family’s houses, crops, and aquaculture cages, as well as those of many other households in the village, have suffered heavy losses. We don’t know where to begin the recovery process…”
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| Officers and soldiers of Regiment 888 assist the people of Song Cau ward in overcoming the aftermath of the storm. Photo : Tien Luong |
When the people need them, the provincial armed forces strive to reach them as quickly as possible. Immediately after the storm subsided, that same night, the leaders of the Provincial Military Command directly commanded the mobilization of forces and equipment to rescue the people.
The 888th Regiment, the Command of Zone 1 - Song Cau, the militia and self-defense forces, along with other forces stationed in the area, quickly organized the clearing of fallen trees, trimming broken branches, and clearing the road to ensure safe travel for the people. At the same time, mobile task forces went to each household to survey the number of damaged houses and the system of boats and aquaculture cages, and promptly developed plans to provide practical support to the people.
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| Soldiers join hands to clear the debris after the storm. |
Along with the officers and soldiers clearing fallen trees in front of his house, Mr. Thai Cao Phuong from Phu My village shared: “After the storm, the damage to my family and other households here was very severe. From early morning, the soldiers came to help the people here, helping to clear the roads. Without the soldiers, I don't know when traffic here would be able to resume.”
While the storm was causing damage in the east, in Ea Bung, Ea Sup, and Ea Rok in the west of the province, heavy rains lasting throughout the night pushed the communes into a critical situation. The massive volume of water, combined with overflow from the Ea Sup Thuong and Ea Sup Ha reservoirs, caused the water levels in the streams to rise suddenly, resulting in localized flooding in low-lying areas and downstream regions.
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| Localized flooding occurred in Ea Rốk commune. |
As soon as the floods struck, the leaders of the Zone 3 Defense Command – Ea Súp, the leaders of the communes, and the functional forces were present at the hotspots to inspect the situation and direct the response efforts. Units and localities proactively implemented all prevention and control plans, prioritizing the evacuation and ensuring the safety of people's lives and property.
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| Militia soldiers in Ea Súp commune are closely monitoring the flood situation in the area. |
In the race against the raging floodwaters, hundreds of officers and soldiers of the Zone 3 Defense Command – Ea Súp and the militia forces worked almost all night to fulfill their duties.
Militia soldier Vu Dai Bao (from village 13, Ea Sup commune) was one of the first to join the mission. Around 11 PM on November 6th, he and the commune's permanent militia squad were present at the Ea Sup Ha reservoir area to evacuate residents. He recounted: “At that time, the reservoir was releasing floodwaters, so we had to help people evacuate promptly. The rain and wind were relentless; at times, the water level reached chest height, but we were still ready to go down to the villages and continue urging people to leave the flooded areas.”
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| Officers and soldiers of the Zone 3 Defense Command - Ea Súp helped people in Ea Súp commune move their belongings to a safe place. |
Another young soldier, Phan Khac Nguyen (from Hamlet 7, Ea Sup Commune), is a new face in the commune's militia force, but he is extremely enthusiastic. Staying up all night, he and his comrades urgently unloaded sacks of rice; warned people about heavily flooded areas; and set up checkpoints in dangerous areas. He said: "The water rose high and flowed swiftly. Although everyone knows how to swim, we always reminded each other to be extremely careful to ensure safety."
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| Officers and soldiers of the Defense Zone 3 Command - Ea Súp waded through water to help people in Ea Rốk commune move their belongings before the flood arrived. |
The dedication of young soldiers like Dai Bao and Khac Nguyen, along with the proactive efforts of the Command Board of Defense Area 3, contributed to the timely and effective rescue and relief work, minimizing property damage for the people in the area.
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| Colonel Niê Ta (center), Standing Committee member of the Provincial Party Committee and Commander of the Provincial Military Command, inspects and assesses the flood situation in the eastern communes and wards of the province. |
Colonel Niê Ta, Standing Committee Member of the Provincial Party Committee and Commander of the Provincial Military Command, affirmed: “During the most tense times, officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces are always on standby, ready to effectively carry out disaster prevention and search and rescue work with all their hearts. We will continue to stay close to the affected areas, on duty 24/7 to help people overcome the consequences and stabilize their lives.”
Source: https://baodaklak.vn/tin-moi/202511/trang-dem-giup-dan-ung-pho-bao-lu-74125e2/
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