November 14, 2020 | 20:54 (GMT+7)
Over 200 troops help local people overcome storm consequences
PANO - Due to the impact of Storm No. 12, heavy and prolonged rains have caused saltwater intrusion and triggered landslides along the 3km coast in Phong Hai commune, Phong Dien district (Thua Thien-Hue).
On November 12 and 13, 200 troops of the Military Command of Thua Thien - Hue province coordinated with the Phong Hai border guard station and local authorities and people to mitigate the storm consequences.
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Troops using sandbags to consolidate embankments |
The group used more than 10,000 sandbags to consolidate embankments.
Before the complicated developments of storm No. 13, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien-Hue Province asked local people not to leave their home starting from 18:00pm on November 14. The relevant forces were also requested to quickly evacuate the locals to safer areas.
Translated by Lam Anh