Military and civilians join forces to maintain Bac Ninh dike against fierce floods

As of noon on October 10, the key dikes that had been threatened by rising floodwaters from the Cau and Thuong rivers in the past few days were still standing. Thousands of people and officers and soldiers of the armed forces united to make this achievement.

Major General Nguyen Van Lich, Deputy Commander of Military Region 1, and his delegation visited and encouraged officers and soldiers of Regiment 141, Division 3, who are actively helping people in Xuan Cam and Hop Thinh communes, Bac Ninh province fight floods. Photo: Hoang Hung

On the morning of October 10, Major General Nguyen Van Lich, Deputy Commander of Military Region 1, and a working delegation inspected and encouraged officers and soldiers of Regiment 141, Division 3, who are actively helping people in Xuan Cam and Hop Thinh communes, Bac Ninh province, overcome the consequences of storm No. 11.

The river water is still high, but the wall made of sandbags by the army and people together last night is helping to prevent floodwaters from entering the fields. Since noon on October 10, the river water has begun to show signs of slowing down.

Major General Nguyen Van Lich acknowledged and commended the high sense of responsibility, will to overcome difficulties, proactiveness, quickness, and persistent efforts, regardless of hardship, of the officers and soldiers of Regiment 141.

Soldiers continue to protect the dike and provide relief to flood victims in Xuan Cam and Hop Thinh communes. Photo: Hoang Hung

The Deputy Commander of Military Region 1 also assigned the officers and soldiers of Regiment 141 to continue promoting the spirit of responsibility, discipline, solidarity and creativity in all tasks; coordinate with local authorities and people to reinforce and repair the dike system; transport and preserve assets and livestock, support relocation to dangerous places; clean up and sanitize the environment, ensuring absolute safety for people and vehicles.

At the Cau River dike through Doai village, Tam Giang commune, the river water has receded about 20cm compared to the flood peak last night. Currently, officers and soldiers of Regiment 833 continue to concentrate forces, along with the local government and people, to reinforce this dike. Throughout last night, the army and people of Tam Giang commune had another sleepless night, joining forces to build a high dike, determined to prevent the flood.

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 833 continued to concentrate forces to help people reinforce the Cau River dike in Tam Giang commune, Bac Ninh province on the morning of October 10. Photo: Nguyen Tuan Anh

Currently, this dike is still standing strong against the flood. Photo: Nguyen Tuan Anh

Last night, the flood on the Thuong River continued to rise, posing a risk of landslides, overflows or dike breaks, endangering the safety of people and property in Tien Luc, My Thai communes and Da Mai ward. Officers and soldiers of the Defense Command of Area 2 - Lang Giang (Bac Ninh Provincial Military Command) coordinated with the rescue force of the Hanoi Capital Command and local forces to carry out flood prevention, control and recovery work.

Officers and soldiers of the Defense Command of Region 2 - Lang Giang (Bac Ninh Provincial Military Command) help people fight floods. Photo: Nguyen Van Dung

Soldiers of the Defense Command of Region 2 - Lang Giang help people evacuate their belongings. Photo: Nguyen Van Dung

At the same time, soldiers assisted in evacuating people from areas with deep floodwaters. Photo: Nguyen Van Dung

On the morning of October 10, officers and soldiers of the Defense Command of Region 2 - Lang Giang supported people in transporting necessities and moving isolated people in Danh and Dau villages, My Thai commune to safety. Photo: Gia Manh

Warm military-civilian relationship during the flood. Photo: Nguyen Van Dung

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/quan-dan-hiep-suc-giu-vung-de-bac-ninh-truoc-lu-du-719130.html