Soldiers, policemen, militiamen respond to flooding

Receiving the news, the Military Command of Dien Bien province mobilized 15 officers and soldiers from the Guard Platoon, 20 military cadres and militiamen to team with eight policemen and 10 others from local organizations to assist the victims to remove their property to a safe place.

The joint forces also bailed out water, prevented floodwater from entering locals’ houses, cleared sewers, collected garbage, and cleaned up the environment.

After 4 hours, the joint forces succeeded in helping locals overcome consequences of the flooding, ensure safety of personnel and property.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several photos of the timely assistance of the joint forces to the flooding-hit victims.

The joint forces help locals remove their property from the flooded area.

Joining hands with locals to clear the sewers

Assisting locals in preventing floodwater from entering their house

Collecting garbage and cleaning up the environment

Translated by Mai Huong