In the early morning of November 7, due to the impact of storm No. 13, continuous heavy rain and strong gusts of wind caused many areas in Dak Lak to be submerged in water.
Strong winds knocked down a series of trees on major roads, knocking down many electric poles, paralyzing the large-scale power system.
corrugated iron roofs, signs and many household items were blown onto the road. Many people panicked when their houses were deeply flooded, their roofs were blown off, and even completely collapsed.
Lieutenant Colonel Tran Ngoc Tu - Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department, Dak Lak Provincial Police - said that the Traffic Police teams are maintaining 24/7 combat at key locations with a high risk of landslides, at least until November 8, to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.
That same night, when the storm showed signs of weakening, the Dak Lak Provincial Police force and the police of communes and wards urgently reviewed and approached severely damaged areas to support people to overcome the consequences.
Amid heavy rain and strong winds, officers and soldiers are still steadfastly sticking to the posts, clearing thousands of fallen trees, relieving traffic congestion on main roads, ensuring relief vehicles and people move safely.
In addition, working groups quickly reached each facility, promptly rescued people trapped, supported households whose houses had their roofs blown off or completely collapsed, and coordinated with functional units to repair damaged welfare works, schools, and health stations.
The police force also increased traffic flow, traffic guidance and maintained security and order, not allowing bad guys to take advantage of storms to steal, defraud or snatch property.
