October 31, 2019 | 20:03 (GMT+7)
Hundreds of thousands of troops join rescue efforts to deal with Typhoon Matmo
PANO - Matmo, the fifth storm this year, lessened its force and became a tropical depression after weeping through the Central provinces from Quang Ngai to Khanh Hoa on October 30 afternoon.
According to the Office of the National Committee for Response to Incidents and Natural Disasters and Search and Rescue, Military Region 5 sent three missions to the affected localities to direct the search and rescue efforts. The regional military chains-of-command have mobilized nearly 255,000 troops and 2,358 vehicles to evacuate 1,250 households and consolidate 652 houses in the provinces of Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, Binh Dinh, and Dak Nong.
Meanwhile, as reported by the Permanent Office of the Central Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, dozens of thousands of fishing boats and fishermen were informed of the typhoon’s path. Fortunately, two troubled fishing boats BD 98413 TS and BD 96389 TS with 14 fishermen on board were towed to safe places.
* On October 30, units of the Binh Dinh Provincial Military Command have actively responded to Typhoon Matmo by reinforcing barracks, warehouses, and military assets while being on standby all day to deal with unexpected situations.
* The Phu Yen Provincial Military Command sent two missions to direct its subordinate units to help localities brace for Typhoon Matmo. By October 30 afternoon, nearly 1,000 troops and 47 different-function vehicles were mobilized to join the rescue mission.
* Also, the Khanh Hoa Provincial Military Command sent a delegation to check its affiliates' storm prevention. They required units to reinforce barracks and warehouses, while double-checking their forces and vehicles to be ready for the search and rescue tasks.
Translated by TrungThanh