Nghệ An Border Guards Aid Flood-Stricken Residents

In Nghệ An province, northern Vietnam, heavy rains on September 15th and 16th caused floods and landslides in some border communes, affecting residents' lives and travel. In response, the Nghệ An Provincial Border Guard force quickly deployed personnel and equipment to support residents in coping with the disaster. In Tam Thái commune, heavy rainfall led to the submersion of several spillways. The Tam Thái Commune People's Committee established two temporary task forces, primarily composed of officers and soldiers from the Tam Hợp Border Guard Station, the Commune Military Command, and the Commune Police. These forces were stationed at critical points, continuously monitoring the movement of people and vehicles. They also disseminated warnings to residents, advising them to avoid dangerous areas as floodwaters rose, thereby contributing to the safety of lives and property. At a bridge on the road connecting Xốp Nậm and Phồng hamlets, rising floodwaters caused a complete cut-off, preventing students from the Tam Hợp Ethnic Boarding Secondary School (old campus) from attending school. To ensure the students' daily needs were met, personnel from the Tam Hợp Border Guard Station and the Tam Thái Commune Military Command took turns delivering meals to the students during the period the road was impassable. In Quang Phúc hamlet, Tam Quang commune, landslides threatened two households. The Tam Quang Border Guard Station promptly dispatched officers and soldiers to assist these families in moving their assets to safety, thereby minimizing losses from the landslides. In the face of complex weather developments, all units of the Nghệ An Provincial Border Guard have been instructed to closely monitor the situation in their areas, track the progress of floods and landslides, and proactively implement response plans in coordination with local authorities. They are to be ready to support residents when any situation arises.