Asfi Continues the Rescue Race: Complete Mobilization of Authorities and Widespread Solidarity Among Residents in the Face of Flooding Impacts
Efforts to rescue victims in Asfi are ongoing at a rapid pace, following a complete mobilization declared by local authorities in response to the devastating floods that hit several neighborhoods, causing significant human and material losses. Various security, administrative, and civil protection units have been deployed in a race against time to reach those affected and secure the disaster-stricken areas.
Civil protection teams, supported by members of the local authority and auxiliary forces, have been combing through damaged alleys and streets, particularly in the old city and lower-lying areas, searching for any potentially trapped individuals while continuing evacuation and rescue operations. They are utilizing specialized logistical equipment, including boats and water pumps, due to rising water levels and difficulties accessing certain areas.
Simultaneously, specialized technical services are working to drain water and clear sewage channels, as well as reopen roadways that have been blocked by the floods. Surrounding areas have been secured to facilitate ambulance movements and ensure residents’ safety.
In a scene reflecting strong community solidarity, dozens of citizens, especially young people from affected neighborhoods, have joined in the relief efforts. They have assisted families in distress, helping retrieve furniture and belongings from waterlogged homes and offering support to the elderly and children, all characterized by a spirit of mutual aid and responsibility.
Local sources have confirmed that the state of alert will continue until the situation stabilizes completely, with ongoing coordination among various stakeholders, as residents await the return to normalcy. The commendable spirit of solidarity shown by the city’s inhabitants during this crisis has been widely praised.
