Yen Bai city strives to overcome storm Yagi

(NADS) - Due to the impact of storm No. 3, in recent days, Yen Bai city has had very heavy rain, the water level of the Red River through Yen Bai has risen 1.47m higher than the historical flood level in 2008. The rain and flood caused widespread inundation covering 50% of the city's total area, isolating many areas in the city, causing landslides in many places in the area, seriously affecting people's lives.

Up to now, after the storm has passed, only ruins, mud and garbage remain. Yen Bai City has mobilized more than 3,000 people, including police, military , militia, shock force, grassroots security, youth union, cadres, civil servants of communes, wards, villages, and residential groups to participate in overcoming the consequences of natural disasters, so that people can soon stabilize their lives.

The gentle Red River suddenly became fierce when floodwaters returned, inundating 50% of Yen Bai city.

Households on Thanh Nien Street, Yen Bai City are submerged in water.

100% of the elderly and children were evacuated from the danger zone.

Authorities help people evacuate from dangerous areas.

Boats were sent one after another to help people escape from the danger zone. Yen Bai mobilized all its forces to support people when storms and floods occurred.

Storm No. 3 not only caused localized flooding and traffic disruption, but also caused many landslides in Yen Bai city, killing dozens of people.

The flood waters receded, leaving only mud and rubbish on the streets.

Streams of displaced people marched back home to clean up, hoping to soon stabilize their lives.

Households help each other clean up mud after the flood.

People proactively clean up, fix the problem as the water recedes.

Military forces join in supporting people to clean up after the flood

The soldiers' smiles on their faces were still covered in mud.

Vehicles carrying relief goods and food for people

Local authorities also provide maximum support to relocate people's valuables and assets to safe areas.

The rescue forces had a quick lunch and then continued their mission.

Mud everywhere caused a lot of trouble in cleaning work.

Mud and rubbish all over the road

Relief teams also have difficulty accessing

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