Impact of storm No. 4: Warning of landslide and flash flood risk in 12 communes and wards in Nghe An
The General Department of Hydrometeorology warns of the risk of flash floods and landslides in 12 communes, wards and towns in 5 districts and towns of Nghe An due to the impact of storm No. 4.
Information updated at 2:00 p.m. on September 19 fromFlash flood and landslide warning information systemThe General Department of Hydrometeorology's real-time warning system warns 311 commune-level localities in the Central region, including 12 communes, wards and towns of Nghe An, of the risk of flash floods and landslides.
In which, the communes: Cao Son, Hoi Son, Phuc Son (Anh Son district); Con Cuong town and the communes: Bong Khe, Lang Khe, Luc Da, Mon Son (Con Cuong district), Dong Van commune (Que Phong district); Nghia Thuan commune, Quang Tien ward (Thai Hoa town) have medium warning (yellow); only Thanh Mai commune (Thanh Chuong district) has very high warning level (purple).
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 2:00 p.m. on September 19, storm No. 4 made landfall in the provinces of Quang Binh - Quang Tri. The strongest wind in the storm's center was level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 10.
In the next 3 hours,storm number 4Moving in the West Southwest direction, going deep into the mainland provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Tri and weakening into a low pressure area.
From September 19 to the night of September 20: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai areas will have moderate rain, heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall of 80-170mm, locally over 300mm.
Previously, on September 18, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Head of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense (PCTT-TKCN and PTDS) of Nghe An province Nguyen Duc Trung issuedTelegramRequesting the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control, Search and Rescue and Disaster Prevention, Commanders of the Provincial Military Command, Provincial Border Guard Command; Director of the Provincial Police; Directors of departments; Heads of provincial-level departments, branches and organizations; Chairmen of People's Committees of districts, cities and towns; Director of the North Central Hydrometeorological Station; Chairmen and Directors of irrigation and hydropower companies in the province to proactively respond to the tropical depression that is likely to strengthen into a storm.
In particular, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province requested to focus on immediately implementing measures to ensure safety for ships, vehicles and activities at sea and along the coast. Review and complete plans and scenarios to respond to tropical depressions, storms, floods, landslides, flash floods, focusing on ensuring safety of people's lives and limiting property damage; operate hydroelectric dams and irrigation reservoirs scientifically and safely. Proactively arrange forces, materials and vehicles, especially in key areas to be ready to respond to tropical depressions, storms, floods and rains; rescue when required.
