In the past three days, torrential rains brought floods and landslides to Le Thuy district. The water level in Kien Giang River hit the third warning level. As of 18pm October 15, heavy rainfall destroyed 68 houses, of which 40 houses in Van Thuy commune, 15 in Thai Thuy, 4 in Tan Thuy, 7 houses and 2 farms in Duong Thuy.

Chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai visited whirlwind hit families in Duong Thuy commune

Chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai paid a visit and granted money in relief aid to families of Tran Anh and Tran Thien in Nam Thien hamlet, Duong Thuy commune. Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee also sent condolences to families of flood victims in the past flood.

Chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai paid a visit to family of Tran Thien

After going on an inspection of flood prevention in Le Thuy district, Chairman Nguyen Huu Hoai asked local authorities need to pay attention to flood-hit families; help them repair houses, provide relief to affected residents to ensure that none of them will suffer from thirst and starvation; mobilize all of their staff and means to rescue victims and help them quickly resume their lives; mobilise all forces to clean environmental hygiene to prevent disease occurrence after the flood; launch patrols in affected areas and guide locals for safe travel; take measures to prevent floods, ensuring safety for local people.

Reported by Dang Ha – Translated by N.Y