Crossing the rapids to bring people in areas at risk of landslides and flash floods to safety

During heavy rain and strong currents in streams, local forces from Huu Khuong commune, Nghe An province, risked their lives to bring many people in areas at risk of landslides and flash floods to safety.

On the afternoon of August 24, Mr. La Van Thai, Chairman of the People's Committee of Huu Khuong Commune, said that the commune government had mobilized forces to bring people in areas at risk of landslides and flash floods to safety.

People in landslide-prone areas are assisted to move to safety. Photo: VI OANH

According to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Huu Khuong Commune, despite the heavy rain, the stream water rose high and flowed rapidly, the youth union members and militia in Pung Bon village did not fear the danger, bringing 4 households on the other side of Ngau stream to safety before storm No. 5 made landfall. Among them were 2 elderly people and 2 middle-aged people.

Clip of people crossing strong currents to get to safety. By: VI OANH

Previously, due to the impact of storm No. 3 Wipha at the end of July, Huu Khuong commune suffered continuous heavy rains, causing serious landslides, sweeping away houses, blocking traffic and causing heavy damage to people's property and crops.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vuot-dong-nuoc-xiet-dua-nguoi-dan-vung-nguy-co-sat-lo-lu-quet-den-noi-an-toan-post809971.html