Military assists farmers with rice harvest

Soldiers harvest rice in Mỹ Lương Commune, Chương Mỹ District, Hà Nội.— VNA/VNS Photos An Thành Đạt

HÀ NỘI — The Military Command of Chương Mỹ District in Hà Nội has mobilised over 300 officers and soldiers, along with local militia forces, to assist farmers of Mỹ Lương Commune in harvesting rice.

Soldiers assist farmers of Mỹ Lương Commune in harvesting rice threatened by flooding.

The move came after Typhoon Yagi struck Hà Nội, leaving many areas in the district, including rice fields nearing harvest, submerged in water.

To harvest flooded rice, soldiers and farmers have to gather the rice, cut and then put it on a tarpaulin to pull it ashore.

While there were no human casualties, the commune suffered significant damage to its rice crops.

Soldier Nguyễn Hoàng Tuấn helps farmers harvest rice in Mỹ Lương Commune, Chương Mỹ District, Hà Nội.

Approximately 133ha, accounting for 65.6 per cent of the total rice growing area, were completely lost.

With a commitment to support those in need during challenging times, over 300 personnel from the 102nd Regiment under the 308th Infantry Division and the 64th Regiment under the 361st Division, worked diligently in adverse weather conditions.

Soldiers harvest rice in Mỹ Lương Commune, Chương Mỹ District, Hà Nội.

Soldiers take rice to a threshing machine in Mỹ Lương Commune, Chương Mỹ District, Hà Nội.

They helped local farmers harvest many hectares of rice, transport it to their homes and provided assistance with drying and processing on Monday and Tuesday. — VNS