Brian Jeffrey
On September 12, over 650 personnel, primarily soldiers, searched extensive areas severely impacted by the disaster. Teams utilized sniffer dogs and heavy machinery to aid in their rescue operations. Although the rain has ceased, the presence of mud and debris complicates their efforts.
At the scene, Major General Nguyen Dang Khai, the head of Military Region 2, urged rescue teams to adjust their approach since some regions were only lightly covered while others were heavily buried.
A contingent of soldiers moved substantial pieces of wood to elevated areas to improve visibility. Local residents were enlisted to operate small agricultural vehicles, assisting in the removal of debris alongside the military.
Whenever a deceased individual was located, a coffin was promptly transported to the site. The atmosphere was somber, as numerous local residents displayed photographs of their missing family members, anxiously holding out for updates.
The catastrophic flash floods, accompanied by landslides and mudslides, struck Nu village in Phuc Khanh commune of Bao Yen district on September 10, devastating 35 homes and affecting 158 individuals.
By 9 a.m. on September 12, rescuers had recovered 41 bodies, while 54 individuals were still unaccounted for. Additionally, 17 people were injured and receiving care at local medical facilities, with 46 others having escaped the disaster.
On September 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is expected to visit Nu village to oversee the ongoing rescue operations.
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