Danang police deployed to support people in overcoming storm’s aftermath
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Heavy rains and strong winds due to the atmospheric circulation of Storm No.8 have damaged hundreds houses and roads in Danang city. The police forces in storm-affected localities have made great efforts to support people to overcome consequences of the natural disasters.
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| Police officers deployed to help local people overcome storm’s aftermath. |
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, heavy downpours are forecast to continue in the coming days, posing a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and rising waters in many places across the central region.
The government leader asked People’s Committees in central localities to keep a close watch on developments to take prompt measures in response while attention should be paid to evacuating people from dangerous areas and assisting them with temporary accommodation and food.
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| Police officers deployed to help local people overcome storm’s aftermath. |
The police and military force was also asked to support local people in dealing with torrential rains and floods and overcoming the consequences, while the Ministry of Transport was required to ensure the safety of vessels and vehicles as well as of roads, waterways, and railways in affected areas.
Meanwhile, media agencies need to step up communications regarding rain and flood developments to provide accurate forecasts to related offices and the public, he said.
According to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting, storm Nangka, the seventh this year, is moving in the northwest direction and is expected to make landfall in the Gulf of Tonkin on the morning of October 14.
