Faced with the complicated developments of floods in border communes of Son La province, hundreds of officers and soldiers of the Border Guard (BDBP) quickly arrived at the scene, supporting the relocation of assets, ensuring the safety of people's lives, and actively helping people overcome the consequences of natural disasters.
In Sop Cop commune - one of the areas most affected by the recent heavy rain and flash floods, Nam Lanh Border Guard Station mobilized maximum rescue forces.
During the two peak days of August 1 - 2, the unit deployed 79 officers and soldiers to directly help people move their assets and livestock from the danger zone, evacuate 2 households with a total of 10 people isolated by floods; and support 5 other households in moving emergency belongings.
Immediately after the water receded, the soldiers continued to stay in the area, helping people clear mud, rebuild houses, and repair landslides.
Major Do Huu Lam - Head of Nam Lanh Border Guard Station said: "The area we manage has complex terrain, many areas are cut off due to landslides, traffic is almost paralyzed. In those difficult conditions, the soldiers still tried their best, staying with the people, staying in the area, and closely coordinating with local authorities to respond to emergencies".
According to this major, a comrade was injured during the rescue but fortunately received timely emergency care and his health is now stable.
Not only in Sop Cop, in Pung Banh commune, heavy rain also left serious consequences, affecting 37 households' housing.
On August 2, right after the heavy rain and flood, officers and soldiers of Muong leo Border Guard Station urgently went to the grassroots, supporting people in clearing mud, repairing houses, and overcoming the consequences of natural disasters. Along with that, the unit promptly donated 50kg of rice to 2 households that suffered heavy damage.
The family of Mr. Lo Van Doi (Dau village, Pung Banh commune) is one of the households that suffered heavy damage when about 50m3 of rock and soil from the positive slope overflowed into their house.
Unable to hide his emotions, he expressed: "The soldiers arrived very promptly, helping my family move our belongings, and supporting rice in difficult times. We are very grateful".
Speaking with reporters, Mr. Vi Van Dinh - Vice Chairman of Pung Banh Commune People's Committee said that not only the officers and soldiers of Muong leo Border Guard Station, but also the Border Guard forces stationed in the area have long been a solid support for people in the border area.
"During the recent flood, officers and soldiers were present very promptly, not managing any danger, helping to evacuate people and supporting people with bags of rice and trucks," Mr. Dinh shared.
Currently, the water level on the Ma River is gradually receding; many flooded areas have receded, creating favorable conditions for authorities to focus on overcoming the consequences, supporting people to soon stabilize their lives.
In recent days, floods and landslides in the North Central and Northern mountainous provinces have killed and left many people missing, houses, schools and maple blossoms were swept away and submerged in mud, affecting local production activities.
"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 soon stabilize their lives.
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
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