PANO - An exercise on flood control, search and rescue took place in Hai Lang district, Quang Tri province, on July 28 under the direction of the provincial steering board on flood control.

Accordingly, local authorities well prepared plans for flood and storm control, search and rescue; including staff work for participating forces.

Nearly 1,000 people, including troops joining the exercise, effectively responded to search and rescue missions to protect locals’ life and property. Many vehicles, helicopters and ships were mobilized to evacuate locals from dangerous areas.

The exercise aimed to enhance leadership and direction at all levels, and to raise public awareness of the issue.

Translated by Trung Thanh