Local authorities in Bao Lam 2 Commune said on October 4 that they had mobilised forces to move 40 households in high-risk areas to safety.
Floodwater enters a resident's home in Lam Dong Province on October 4 (Photo: Khanh Hong).
Heavy rain began in the early hours of the day, causing deep flooding in residential areas of Villages 8 and 9. Water levels reached 0.8 to 1.2 metres in some areas, damaging homes and threatening the property of more than 40 households.
Dozens of police officers, soldiers and youth volunteers were deployed to help residents move their belongings and evacuate households in the worst-affected areas to safe shelters.
Authorities move residents out of the dangerous flooded area (Photo: Khanh Hong).
By noon, all households in the danger zone had been moved to temporary accommodation at the village community hall. Local authorities assigned personnel to remain on duty at vulnerable locations to ensure residents' safety.
Weather conditions in Bao Lam 2 remained volatile, with water from upstream continuing to flow into streams downstream in Villages 8 and 9.