Thac Ba Lake Water Sports Club helps people evacuate from flooded areas

Due to the impact of storm No. 10, Lao Cai province experienced prolonged heavy rain, causing serious flooding in many residential areas. In response to this situation, the Thac Ba Lake Water Sports Club, Yen Binh Commune, quickly coordinated with local authorities and functional forces to urgently deploy human resources and specialized vehicles to assist people in emergency evacuation from the danger zone.

At around 10pm on September 29, when floodwaters on the Thao River, passing through the Yen Bai Station area, suddenly rose, causing residential areas in Au Lau Ward and Yen Bai Ward to be isolated. More than 20 members of the Thac Ba Lake Water Club were present in time to help the people. With many years of experience working in the water environment, the volunteer team mobilized 8 canoes and specialized motorboats, quickly approaching deeply flooded residential areas, such as: Bach Lam Bridge area, Thanh Nien Street and some other routes.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoan - representative of the Club shared: As soon as we received information about the serious flooding situation, we determined that we had to deploy relief immediately. With specialized equipment available, the team quickly approached the deeply flooded areas to move people and property out of the danger zone quickly and safely.

Club members help the elderly, children and isolated families to safety.

Throughout the night of September 29 to the morning of September 30, despite bad weather and lurking dangers, rescue forces continuously moved through floodwaters to bring the elderly, children and isolated families to safe shelters.

Club members quickly approached deep flooded areas to move people and property to safety.

The dedication and timely and responsible actions of more than 20 members of the Thac Ba Lake Water Sports Club have contributed to protecting people's lives and property. This is a beautiful action, aiming to share and support the community, demonstrating the pioneering and proactive role of social organizations in preventing and overcoming the consequences of natural disasters in the province.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/cau-lac-bo-the-thao-nuoc-ho-thac-ba-giup-nguoi-dan-di-doi-khoi-vung-ngap-post883270.html