Previously, at about 22:00 on April 27, strong whirlwinds unroofed 18 houses in the commune. The total damage was estimated at VND 600 million. Photo: bienphong.com.vn After receiving the information, the Tam Thanh Border Guard Post sent 20 troops to the scene to help the disaster-hit victims tackle consequences of the tornado. The unit also provided them with 15kg of rice each and other necessities such as cooking oil, fish sauce and seasoning. Colonel Le Van Hung, Commander of the Tam Thanh Border Post, said that despite the on-going national holiday, the unit sends 15 troops everyday to assist local residents in cleaning up the environment and repairing their houses, helping the victims resume their normal lives soon. Translated by Duc Phan - Phan Dat - Ha Phan - Nguyet Minh … [Read more...] about Border guards help locals mitigate natural disaster consequences
Disaster consequences
Vietnam, China take part in drill in disaster relief
According to the assumed scenario, there was a massive damage caused by natural disasters in the border area, with a large amount of casualties. After receiving the information, rescue forces of the two militaries quickly deployed their troops to the scene to support local people in overcoming disaster consequences. The PANO would like introduce some photos of the event. Troops of the two militaries participating in the joint drill in disaster relief General Ngo Xuan Lich, member of the Politburo, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Minister of National Defense and Senior Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe, Defense Minister of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, along with the two countries' delegates observing the operation Assumed field of the drill Rescue teams of the two countries urgently searching for victims in ruins... ...and giving … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China take part in drill in disaster relief
Troops help people overcome disaster consequences
Specifically, in the area of MR 2, 125 people, including five troops, 20 militiamen and other forces are continuing to search for missing people in Yen Bai province. In Son La province, the local forces continue to tackle two landslides on Highway 279 and Highway 43. Photo for illustration In the provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, thousands of troops and vehicles were mobilized to help locals overcome the flood consequences. Meanwhile, Battalion 207 and the Kien Giang provincial Military Command sent 56 troops to strengthen the embankment to prevent floods and help people harvest rice in Binh Son commune, Hon Dat district, Kien Giang province. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Troops help people overcome disaster consequences
Troops help local people overcome disaster consequences
Among these locations Tuong Duong district has been badly affected with nearly 300 houses submerged, 10 washed away, five destroyed, and 37 heavily damaged. The Nghe An provincial Military Command continued sending nearly 2,000 troops and militiamen, together with 20 vehicles to the scenes in coordination with the local authorities to help the local people overcome the flooding aftermath. Troops of the Tuong Duong district’s Military Command repairing houses for the locals In addition, the Tuong Duong district Military Command also presented 30 gifts and necessities to families suffering heavy losses. The Con Cuong district Military Command also mobilized 200 troops to support local victims and provide free health checkups and medicines for them. * On Sept.1, the Ministry of National Defense instructed military units to follow developments of natural disasters, map out plans to deal with situations, and actively prepare forces to support victims. … [Read more...] about Troops help local people overcome disaster consequences
Troops help Hoa Binh and Dien Bien people overcome disaster consequences
According to the Search and Rescue Department under the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, two landslides occurred in Yen Dinh and Thanh Mai communes in Cho Moi district, Bac Can province on August 29, leaving one person injured and a house damaged. The province mobilized local forces to support the victims. Photo for illustration. Source: nhandan.com.vn Earlier, on August 28, heavy rains in Nam Po, Muong Cha, Tuan Giao and Tua Bien district of Dien Bien province had caused floods and landslides, damaging 35 houses, swept away one suspension bridge, and submerged 52.5ha of rice and other farm crops. Floods also brought about landslides on National Highways 4H and 6 in Cha Nua commune, Nam Po district and Mun Chun commune, Tuan Giao district of Dien Bien province, causing hours-long traffic tie-up. Accordingly, 50 local troops and militiamen were deployed to help overcome the consequences and evacuate 18 households to safe areas. Meanwhile, 15 soldiers … [Read more...] about Troops help Hoa Binh and Dien Bien people overcome disaster consequences