THÁI NGUYÊN - In response to widespread flooding in Thái Nguyên and Lạng Sơn provinces, numerous units and organisations from across the country came to the localities on October 8, bringing large amounts of relief supplies to help local people overcome the aftermath of the disaster.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods. VNA/VNS Photos

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Relief forces from across the country gather in Thái Nguyên Province to help residents recover from the floods.

Authorities help evacuate a child in Quan Triều Ward, Thái Nguyên Province, to safety.

Meanwhile, in Lạng Sơn Province, Lieutenant Colonel Bùi Huy Khánh, Head of the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Department of the provincial police, said his unit had mobilised more than 100 officers, 18 vehicles and boats, together with specialised rescue equipment. They worked alongside other provincial police units, the army and local forces to carry out operations in the communes of Bắc Sơn, Tân Tiến, Thất Khê, Hữu Lũng and Vân Nham.

The unit helped evacuate over 200 residents trapped by floodwaters, including many elderly people and children, and moved valuable belongings to safety. In coordination with local authorities, they also distributed food, drinking water and other essential supplies to isolated households.

The Mobile Police Force deployed 70 officers with vehicles and equipment to support rescues in Thất Khê and Hữu Lũng. In Thất Khê Commune alone, 38 people were rescued, including four elderly and 34 women and children.

The Mobile Police Force has assisted more than 100 residents in returning home once floodwaters subsided, helped them clean houses and belongings, and delivered hundreds of boxes of bottled water and instant noodles to affected families.

According to initial reports from communes and wards in the province, as of 4 pm on October 8, floods had injured three people and affected around 4,000 households. Six houses collapsed, one was severely damaged, 1,971 were flooded, 1,751 were isolated, 197 suffered landslides, 43 were at risk of landslides, and 31 auxiliary structures were damaged. 

Mobile Police officers of Lạng Sơn provincial police evacuate residents from flooded areas. VNA/VNS Photos

Mobile Police officers of Lạng Sơn provincial police evacuate residents from flooded areas.

Lạng Sơn provincial police deliver essential supplies to support residents affected by flooding.