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Lt. Col. Nguyen Manh Truong directing the flood recovery operations in the area |
In Tia Dinh commune, troops of the Command of Defensive Area Region 3 – Na Son are working hard, shoveling soil and cleaning houses with the hope to bring locals’ life soon back to normal. The solders’ efforts serve as a source of encouragement to the people to overcome hardships and a living testament to the enduring bond between soldiers and the people.
Tia Dinh commune was among the hardest hit by the July 31-August 1 floods and landslides, which claimed three lives, injured six others, swept away ten houses, heavily damaged 48 more, and left about 120 at risk of collapse, requiring evacuation.
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Troops recover the bodies of victims from the mud. |
According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Mang Truong, Second-in-Command of the Defensive Area Region 3 – Na Son Command, having been reported on the flood, the unit immediately mobilized all of the personnel to evacuate people to safer places. They then quickly moved into the isolated villages of Hang Pu Xi of Xa Dung commune and Hang Lia of Tia Dinh commune, where roads were cut off, power and clean water were gone, and people were missing.
With the spirit, “Lives of the people above all,” soldiers trekked for kilometers through forests, streams, and deep mud to reach flood victims, searching for the missing with the hope of a miracle.
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Troops assisting Giang A Ly’s family in removing landslide debris |
Giang A Ly, a local in Tia Dinh commune, recalled, “The flood was devastating. People were buried, many houses swept away. My home suffered only minor damage from landslides, and thankfully no one was hurt. Thanks to the soldiers helping clear the debris, my family could stabilize our lives sooner.”
Over a week after the flood, soldiers of the Defensive Area Region 3 – Na Son Command remain in the villages, undeterred by unpredictable weather, tirelessly clearing blocked roads, removing mud, cleaning houses and schools, and relocating families from landslide-prone areas.
Lt. Col. Truong affirmed that for troops, helping people recover from floods is not just a duty, it’s a matter of responsibility, of blood-deep ties, of the precious tradition of the Vietnam People’s Army.
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Troops move a house out of a dangerous area in Tao La village, Tia Dinh commune. |
Through their simple yet heartfelt actions, the soldiers have left a lasting mark in the hearts of the flood-affected communities. Their deeds are a vivid example of the bond between troops and the people.
Translated by Song Anh