All-out efforts with flooding response and relief support

For several consecutive days, heavy rains have caused flooding and landslides in many areas in Khanh Hoa Province. The Provincial Military Command has promptly mobilized maximum forces and means, making all-out efforts to save lives and minimize property damage caused by floods.

Officers and soldiers evacuate people in Dien Dien Commune.

Working tirelessly

From the night of November 18 to the morning of November 19, heavy rainfall combined with the release of floodwaters from reservoirs caused severe flooding in several areas of Dien Commune, Dien Khanh District, Khanh Vinh District, and Tay Nha Trang Ward. The Defense Command of Region 2 – Dien Khanh directed forces to work with local authorities to evacuate residents and protect property.

By the morning of November 19, more than 80% of Dien Commune was submerged, with water levels reaching 1–1.5 meters. Beginning at 2 a.m., military and militia units mobilized dozens of officers and soldiers, supported by motorboats and canoes, to move people to safety. Dong Village remained heavily inundated and rescue operations are still underway.

Lieutenant Colonel Le Xuan Kien, Commander of the Defense Command of Region 2 - Dien Khanh said, "Since the afternoon of November 18, and particularly from 2:00 a.m. on November 19 until now, our officers and soldiers have been working tirelessly to safeguard the lives and safety of local residents.”

Flood evacuation in Van Thang Commune.

Flood evacuation in Ba Ngoi Ward.

Provincial Border Guard officer helps with the evacuation.

In Van Thang Commune, widespread flooding affected several areas, including Binh Trung Village. In response to the emergency, at 9:00 a.m. that day, the Defense Command of Zone 1 – Ninh Hoa mobilized a task force to coordinate with the commune police. Using canoes, they promptly reached affected households and evacuated residents to safe locations.

The Defense Command of Zone 3 - Cam Lam has directed the Military Commands of communes and wards in the area to mobilize 225 militia soldiers to coordinate with other forces to participate in rescue and help people in flooded areas in 16 communes and wards. Local forces coordinated with the forces of the  Engineer Brigade 293 to use 4 cars and 8 motorboats to promptly reach Hoa An and Giai Phong villages (Ba Ngoi Ward) to support the evacuation.

In the area under the jurisdiction of Nha Trang Port Border Guard Station, many households were located in low-lying areas. The station promptly activated its rescue plan, coordinating with local authorities and mobilizing officers, soldiers, along with two specialized motorbikes, to evacuate residents to safety.

Provincial Border Guard officers and soldiers brought people to safety.

Efforts to ensure sufficient food supplies

In recent days, the Provincial Military Command has mobilized more than 2,230 officers, soldiers, militia, and self-defense forces to coordinate with units of the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 5, and local vanguard teams in urgent flood response and rescue operations. Efforts have focused on evacuating residents from vulnerable areas to safe locations and addressing severe landslides on the Khanh Le and Khanh Son passes. In addition, the forces have worked tirelessly to deliver food supplies to isolated communities and deploy personnel to guard high-risk sites, ensuring that no one is left hungry while minimizing dangers posed by floods and landslides.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Huynh Van Toan, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Provincial Military Command, on November 19 the command promptly delivered nearly 100kg of dry food to assist residents of Dien Commune. The unit also requested Military Region 5 to provide an additional 2 tons of dry food for those severely affected by the floods, which is now being urgently transported to the province.

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Translated by N.T