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Quang Tri is one of the towns most severely affected by a severe and complicated flood in the central region.
From the evening of October 16 to the morning of October 17, many residential areas in Dong Ha City and Trieu Phong, Hai Lang, Cam Lo and Quang Tri City districts were flooded 0.5 to 1 meter deep. The increase in flood waters worries people a lot, having to move the property to higher places, many elderly and children are also evacuated to safe areas.
A family in Quang Tri was eager to hide in the attic on the night of October 17, a family with the elderly and children (Photo: Quang Tri 24h)
The flood water level is very high in the Dong Ha Market and Dong Ha Bridge area, Dong Ha City, Quang Tri (Photo: Facebook)
On the night of October 17, floods continued to increase rapidly in many towns in Quang Tri. Even in towns and cities where the terrain is more favorable, floods have pressed near the attic where people are sheltering.
People seek help online
On the night of October 17, due to the dangerous flood situation, many people in Quang Tri had to post information on social media thanks to the help of the authorities and the community.
According to the content posted by the people of Quang Tri, their families are very worried and scared because the flood water rises so fast, it rains a lot at night and power outages so the whole family cannot take action to move. outside. In addition to that, many families, including the elderly and children, find themselves in situations where the high tide cannot handle it.
A resident posted information asking for help: “Please help. His family in Ngoai Thong village, Truong Xa, Cam Hieu commune was deeply flooded, with 7 children and 2 grandparents trapped. The colder the rain, please the rescue team“.
“9:53 pm, I hope to support the rescue of Dong Thanh. Older children cried for help, 2 meters flooded“- another resident posted.
Many people posted information online for help (screenshot)
Urgent calls for help from people in many towns in Quang Tri (screenshot)
Sharing with us, Mr. Quoc Vu (who resides in Cam Hieu Commune, Cam Loc District, Quang Tri Province) said that at 11:50 p.m. the water level rose to his house was almost 2 meters.
“The house has a family, 8 children with two elderly people. The water rose so fast that we couldn’t do anything and we were very concerned. Many houses in the neighborhood also fell into the same situation. Here the power goes out, I have called many rescue units and the authorities to ask for help, but it is not possible yet“Said Mr. Vu.
Rescuers strive to “race against time” to get people to safety
According to VNA, on the afternoon of October 17, large-scale flooding occurred in Quang Tri with 82/124 communes, districts and villages affected. River flooding: Hieu, Thach Han have passed alert 3 and continue to increase. Many deeply flooded towns are urgently evacuating people to safety. Typically Dong Ha City, all 9 wards were flooded.
The Quang Tri Province Border Guard Force quickly dispatched 2 task forces with 35 officers and soldiers, using 4 canoes and many other vehicles to the deeply flooded areas in Dong Ha City to move around. get hundreds of people out of the danger zone; At the same time, organizing for people to eat and think temporarily at the Quang Tri Province Border Guard Command Headquarters …
In particular, in the afternoon and evening of October 17, upon receiving information that many people were praying for help when the flooding rose, the rescue team was also quickly present to rescue and take people to the shelter. Safe skin.
In the social network, images of people helped by functional forces to leave the area submerged in the sea have been continuously shared and have made many people feel somewhat relieved.
Rescue teams urgently rescue families trapped by the floods in Dong Ha city (Photo: Quang Tri 24h)
Rescue forces approached many families during the night (Photo: FB Hi Da Nang)
Human love in tribulation
In addition to the efforts of the authorities, many hotels and factories in Quang Tri have warmed many people by distributing notices supporting free accommodation to people in distress. Among them is the Hoang Lien Hotel at 159 Le Duan, Dong Ha City, Quang Tri.
Hotel representative Hoang Lien shared with us, currently the unit is providing free accommodation for flooded people. “About 20 people came today to ask for shelter and we arranged a place for them to rest. Currently the hotel has 1 room with a capacity of 50 to 70 people, people are a bit pressured to stay. Anyone who does not have a place to sleep, come to the hotel to arrange immediately“said the representative.
Hoang Lien Hotel asks people to stay for free (screenshot)
At present, flood waters in many Quang Tri towns continue to rise, the rescue team has been making efforts to implement timely measures to rescue people.
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