Hundreds of Quang Binh Public Security officers to help people during floods

Thứ Bảy, 15/10/2016, 11:49

Some 500 officers and 15 canoes and other vehicles have been deployed by Quang Binh Public Security Department to help people in response to floods.

Continuous heavy rain up to 300mm covered various areas in Quang Binh with water.

On the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a number of people in Minh Hoa district had to move to higher places for shelter.

Water covered streets.

Several places in Thuong Hoa commune, Minh Hoa district were flooded 1 to 2 meters under water. Local authorities and people have been trying to find Thai Xuan Nang, 62 yo, who was missing due to the flood.

Water also isolated various areas in Bo Trach, Quang Trach and Quang Ninh district.

Flood in Dong Hoi city. Photo: Bao Quang Binh

About 500 officers and 15 canoes and othe vehicles have been deployed to deliver necessary equipment and food to various flooded areas, said Major General Tu Hong Son, Director of Quang Binh Public Security Department.

Local public security forces have been working on teams to help and guide people to move to safer places.

A house damaged due to the tropical depression. Photo: Bao Quang Binh

Flooding situation also isolated offices or schools in Dong Hoi city where some places were 1m under water. Numerous vehicles of people stalled on the streets.
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