Que Phuoc Commune evacuated more than 1,100 people to avoid flood safety

DNO - Prolonged heavy rain combined with floodwaters from upstream caused floodwaters in Que Phuoc commune to rise, causing deep flooding and completely isolating residential areas. Local authorities have urgently deployed response measures and organized the evacuation of more than 1,100 people to safety.

Most of the villages in Que Phuoc commune were isolated by floodwaters. Photo: MINH THONG

At 4:00 p.m. on October 27, the water level at Nong Son hydrological station reached 18.00 m, exceeding alarm level III by 3.00 m and continuing to rise.

Entire villages in Que Phuoc commune have been isolated; many low-lying areas are deeply flooded.

To date, the commune has recorded 452 flooded houses, 2 houses with landslides in Xuan Hoa village and 6 flooded schools. Local authorities have evacuated 1,117 people to safety.

Authorities help evacuate people to safety. Photo: MINH THONG

Mr. Nguyen Van Lanh - Vice Chairman of Que Phuoc Commune People's Committee said that the local government is focusing on directing sectors and organizations to closely follow the developments of floods and rains, while implementing the "4 on-site" motto. The commune is also proactively arranging forces and means to respond, especially in low-lying residential areas at risk of landslides and flash floods.

Currently, local authorities, villages and shock forces are continuing to gather information, check deeply flooded areas to support people in evacuating and moving property out of dangerous areas, to ensure safety of life and minimize damage.

People of Que Phuoc commune were evacuated to safe shelters. Photo: MINH THONG

The commune also deployed guards and checkpoints in heavily flooded areas, resolutely preventing people and vehicles from passing through dangerous areas. At the same time, the commune also prepared rescue plans and plans to overcome the consequences after the water receded.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/xa-que-phuoc-so-tan-hon-1-100-nguoi-dan-tranh-lu-an-toan-3308457.html