Urgent assistance to flood victims in Long Binh ward, Dong Nai province

Heavy rain from the afternoon of August 20 to the morning of August 21 caused severe flooding in some areas near Suoi Linh and Suoi Chua (Long Binh ward, Dong Nai province), posing a potential safety risk to people.

This is a heavy rain that caused serious flooding in this area. Photo: My Tran.

That very night, Long Binh Ward Police coordinated with the Fire Prevention and Fighting and Rescue Police (PCCC and CNCH) to urgently arrive at the scene, organize rescue, support the evacuation of assets and bring households in the deeply flooded area to safety.

Fire and Rescue Police of Dong Nai Province Police help people evacuate a newborn baby from a flooded area. Photo: Provided by Dong Nai Police.

The police force also propagated and reminded people to proactively take preventive measures, closely monitor weather developments, not go through flooded and dangerous areas; protect the property and lives of themselves and their families.

Many houses were deeply flooded. Photo: Vu Anh.

In other places, authorities, organizations and people in flooded areas are making efforts to help households in low-lying areas move to safety, urgently organizing rescue operations, and determined to protect people's lives and property.

As of the morning of August 21, many areas in Long Binh ward were still heavily flooded, and rain continued to pour down on this area. Photo: Thanh Ha.

Authorities recommend that people need to be vigilant, especially during periods of prolonged heavy rain, to minimize damage and ensure absolute safety.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/khan-truong-tro-giup-nguoi-dan-vung-ngap-lut-o-phuong-long-binh-tinh-dong-nai-713423.html