Northwestern armed forces mobilize resources to support disaster-hit people

They are also providing relief assistance and helping affected communities resume normal life.

In Lai Chau, the provincial authorities surveyed a site in San Bay village, in Muong Than commune for a new resettlement area following a decision issued on July 19 by the provincial People’s Committee. Plans include 24 resettlement houses, each having an area of 60 square meter and an estimated construction cost of VND 400 million.

Lai Chau troops transport food and essential supplies to residents of Muong Than commune.

On July 19, the Lai Chau Provincial Military Command deployed 350 personnel to search for missing people, evacuate 219 households with 1,256 residents in Noong Thang village, Muong Than commune and their property to safety, clear thousands of cubic meters of mud and debris from National Highway 32, and restore flood-affected areas.

In Son La province, more than 900 regular soldiers and militia members, supported by over 20 vehicles, pro-actively overcame consequences of the recent flooding. They cleared over 2,000 cubic meters of mud from more than 20 km of roads, repaired over 60 houses, and assisted local authorities in relocating residents from high-risk areas.

Also on July 19, the Lao Cai Provincial Military Command mobilized 933 personnel and over 25 vehicles. The forces removed 3,500 cubic meters of mud from 77 houses, and repaired more than 35 km of landslide-damaged roads, alongside other critical infrastructure.

Troops of Regiment 880 under the Lai Chau Provincial Military Command conduct search and rescue operations.

Regiment 880’s troops clear mud from National Highway 32’s section in Muong Than commune.

Helping residents in Muong Than commune remove mud from houses

Helping locals relocate belongings to safer areas

Troops of Regiment 121 under the Lao Cai Provincial Military Command clear mud and rocks from roads in Mu Cang Chai commune.

Translated by Mai Huong