Road 70, the section across Nga bridge in Xuan Phuong ward, Hanoi City, is one of the most deeply flooded and dangerous spots on October 7.
Heavy rain due to the impact of storm No. 11 Matmo, combined with rising water levels of the Nhue River, caused the river water section across the Nga bridge, which connects to the Nhue River, to rise as well. The entire Thang Long Boulevard service road system at the overpass of Road 70 and the section from Nga bridge to near the intersection between Road 70 and Nhue Giang road is deeply submerged in water.
Hundreds of vehicles stalled or were forced to "stand still" on the spot from this morning to this afternoon.
In the above difficult situation, many soldiers appeared here, along with support equipment that helped many people get through the flooded area safely.
The soldiers of the above army belong to the Vietnam Coast Guard, with headquarters near the flooded spot of Nga bridge.
Captain Vu Quoc Viet - Captain of the Guards Corps, Administrative - Logistics Department, Coast Guard General Staff said that the unit sent 3 teams (each team has about 12-15 people) to take turns to support the transportation of people through flooded areas. Each shift is on duty for about 1 hour.
According to Captain Vu Quoc Viet, the means of transporting people are rafts, which were directed by the Head since the first flood due to the impact of storm No. 10 Bualoi, so that when there is a situation, they will go out to support the people.
"The stele is made from barges, boards and iron frames that are used, then reinforced to support the people. Although it is difficult, all the soldiers participating in supporting the people are very happy and enthusiastic" - Captain Viet said.
Thanks to the timely support of Coast Guard officers and soldiers, many people have avoided prolonged and dangerous congestion while trying to move in deep water.
Mr. Le Van Hoang (39 years old, a technology motorbike taxi driver) said that the Nga bridge area is a place where deep flooding often occurs if heavy rain continues. In late September and early October, this place was also seriously flooded, making it impossible for people to move through.
"The military force was present in time to support and bring people and vehicles through the flooded section safely. In this situation of flood, seeing brothers wading around for hours to help people makes everyone happy and warm their hearts" - Mr. Hoang said.
It is known that officers and soldiers of the Coast Guard will continue to be on duty at flooded areas during peak hours in the morning, afternoon and evening, taking turns supporting and bringing people and vehicles through flooded areas safely.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms No. 8, 9.10 (Bualoi) and floods caused by the storm have killed, left missing, and injured 165 people; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the northern mountainous provinces and the central provinces are struggling to cope with floods and heavy human losses, caused by floods and thunderstorms.
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
All help please send to: The socialist fund of the golden heart, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at VietinBank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - At Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - At BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
