In recent days, prolonged heavy rains in Quang Tri province have caused water from upstream to flow in, causing flooding in many areas.
According to Lao Dong Newspaper reporters at noon on October 31, in Tien Phong village (Bac Trach commune), many roads were submerged in water, some houses were flooded, making travel difficult.
Ms. Le Thi Hoa, a resident in the village, said that the rain started to get heavier from the afternoon of October 29 and the water rose rapidly at night.
"Water has flooded into the yard. The whole family had to put up furniture and make beds. Duck chickens must also be put on tables and shelves to avoid flooding," said Ms. Hoa.
According to her, the water rose very quickly, so everyone was worried, had to prioritize the safety of others first, then gradually move their belongings. "If the water continues to rise, we will evacuate to relatives' houses in a higher area," she shared.
Mr. Vo Thanh Tu - Head of Tien Phong village said that the village has assigned officials to each group and hamlet to grasp the situation. single-parent households, the elderly, and pregnant women are given priority to move to safe areas.
"We send forces to be on duty regularly, support people in clearing their assets, moving livestock, and at the same time warn people not to go through deep water areas," said Mr. Tu.
The People's Committee of Bac Trach commune informed that many villages in the whole commune were heavily flooded. The government has mobilized responsible officials to go to the grassroots to coordinate with the villages to support the people.
Militia forces and youth unions have also been mobilized to help move assets, distribute necessities and monitor flood developments.
Currently, the rain has not stopped, many areas in the commune are still flooded from 0.3 - 0.6m. The government and people are proactively responding, preparing evacuation plans when the water continues to rise.
Some images recorded by reporters at noon on October 31:
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms and floods have caused many deaths, missing and injuries; 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 losses in human lives and property due to 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.
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