The drones will monitor affected areas, assist search and rescue teams, and deliver essential goods to communities isolated by heavy rain and flooding.
Under its preparedness plan, the Gia Lai Military Command will mobilise forces and equipment for rapid deployment, with stronger coordination with drone service providers to ensure safe and effective operations.
In the initial phase, the command has deployed one reconnaissance drone, five drones coordinated with the regional forest investigation sub-institute, and two Agras T-40 and T-50 drones from a private operator for transport and supply missions.
Forces and equipment are on standby at the provincial military headquarters, ready to respond to flooding or storm-related emergencies.
The drones will be used to monitor affected areas, assist search-and-rescue teams and transport necessities (Photo by Man Duc Dung)
Meanwhile, the Gia Lai Department of Education and Training has ordered schools to close from November 5 to 7 as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches.
The storm is forecast to strengthen and affect the central and south-central regions, with Dak Lak expecting winds of 8 to 9, gusting to 11, and heavy to very heavy rain on November 6 to 7.
