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Officers and soldiers of the Lang Son provincial Armed Forces help locals recover from landslides. |
In response, thousands of officers and soldiers have maintained their presence in the area, urgently assisting locals in overcoming the natural disaster’s aftermath.
Floods in the province have submerged and damaged approximately 3,334 hectares of crops, killed around 100 cattle and 6,000 poultry, and wiped out numerous aquaculture ponds. About 1,300 business households at Gieng Vuong and Ban Nga markets (Ky Lua ward) were directly impacted.
Across the province, the transportation system recorded 1,040 landslide and flooding points, causing severe congestion and isolation. As of the afternoon of August 24, roughly 280 locations remained isolated.
To cope with and recover from the natural disasters, Lang Son province mobilized nearly 3,200 regular troops and militia members, alongside over 1,700 public security officers. Furthermore, Division 3 (Military Region 1) reinforced the area with 715 personnel, while the Cao Bang provincial Military Command dispatched 55 officers and soldiers to coordinate with local forces in evacuating residents, clearing landslides, and restoring traffic routes.
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Officers and soldiers of the Lang Son provincial Military Command, Youth Union members, and troops of Division 3 (Military Region 1) coordinate to help residents in Dong Kinh ward clean the surrounding environment after the flood. |
By the afternoon of the same day, as floodwaters gradually receded in parts of Ky Lua and Dong Kinh wards and surrounding areas, officers and soldiers of the Lang Son province’s armed forces continued to assist local authorities and residents in clearing mud and debris, as well as cleaning houses, roads, and affected public areas.
Although the rainfall has decreased, floodwaters are receding slowly, leading to persistent deep flooding in That Khe, Trang Dinh, and Na Sam communes, along with several hamlets and residential groups in Dong Kinh and Luong Van Tri wards. In these flooded areas, troops proactively approached the sites to help relocate people and property to safety, supply necessities to isolated households, and coordinate efforts to clear blockages and accelerate water drainage.
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Soldiers clean up mud and debris, helping clear the flow at a flooded spot in Tam Thanh ward. |
The Lang Son provincial Civil Defense Steering Committee continues to direct forces to maintain personnel and equipment on standby, closely monitor the area, and inspect locations with prolonged flooding, landslides, and safety risks. They are also keeping a close watch on weather developments and strictly enforcing duty rosters to ensure readiness to support people should any emergencies arise.
Translated by Minh Anh