Military Region 5 Establishes Forward Command to Combat Heavy Rain and Landslides in Da Nang's Mountainous Area

Strategic Insights -

Faced with severe weather conditions in the mountainous region of Da Nang, Military Region 5 has set up a Forward Command Committee in the Tra My area to coordinate relief efforts and ensure public safety. The committee, led by Colonel Nguyen Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 5, has mobilized 2,453 personnel, including 142 soldiers, 742 militia, 315 commune police, and 1,254 volunteers, along with 19 vehicles to support disaster response and control. The committee has been actively working to drain water from flooded areas, resolve landslide points, and provide assistance to affected residents.

Key Takeaways:

  • A Forward Command Committee was established in the Tra My area to direct and coordinate response to heavy rain and landslides in mountainous communes.
  • The committee is led by Colonel Nguyen Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 5, and comprises 29 comrades.
  • The committee has mobilized 19 vehicles of all types, including command vehicles, Kamaz vehicles, and equipment for excavators, bulldozers, and shift trucks.
  • A total of 2,453 people are participating in support efforts, including 142 soldiers, 742 militia, 315 commune police, and 1,254 volunteers.
  • The mountainous area south of Da Nang received heavy to very heavy rain, with an average rainfall of 300mm, causing 30 landslides and 13 floods.
  • The local government has evacuated 377 households with 1,559 people to a safe place.
  • By October 27, 12 flooded areas had drained water, and 13 landslide points had been resolved, while 17 points were still being processed.
  • The Forward Command has deployed a smooth communication system to effectively serve the command and control of flood response and help the people.
  • Soldiers and officers have been assisting people in clearing mud in Tra Tan commune.

Statistics:

  • 30 landslides occurred in the mountainous area south of Da Nang.
  • 13 floods occurred in the area.
  • 665 households (2,727 people) were isolated in Village 3, 4, 5 Tra Leng commune.
  • 377 households with 1,559 people were evacuated to a safe place.
  • An average rainfall of 300mm was received, with some places receiving up to 500mm.
  • 2,453 people are participating in support efforts.
  • 19 vehicles of all types are being used in support efforts.

Sources:

  • Military Region 5 statement on October 27, 2022.
  • Minh Trang, "Military Region 5 Establishes Forward Command to Combat Heavy Rain and Landslides in Da Nang's Mountainous Area".