Nghe An (VNA) – In the face of devastating floods isolating swaths of central Nghe An province, the Ministry of National Defence on July 24 launched an emergency helicopter airlift operation to deliver relief goods to local residents.
Torrential rains from Typhoon Wipha disrupted the transport network in Nghe An's western areas, washing away three suspension bridges and causing landslides across National Highway 7A, the artery connecting western communes of the province. Besides, multiple sections of the highway remain submerged under deep floodwaters, making it impossible for ground-based rescue operations.
In response, two helicopters were deployed, transporting tens of tonnes of essential items such as foods, water, medicine, and life jackets to Muong Xen, Muong Tip, Nhon Mai, My Ly, and Bac Ly communes.
Lieutenant General Ha Tho Binh, Commander of Military Region 4, said that the helicopter missions will continue based on flood conditions, pledging sufficient supplies for affected populations.
According to the latest statistics from the province’s natural disaster prevention, search, and rescue committee, more than 9,000 households remain isolated, cut off from transport network, and without power. The typhoon claimed three lives and injured four others in Nghe An./.
