Refuting information about Ben Thuy pumping station explosion
(Baonghean.vn) - Heavy rain from the night of October 29 to the morning of October 30 caused many roads and residential areas in Vinh City to be severely flooded. And on social networking sites, information is spreading that Ben Thuy pumping station exploded, however, the above information is completely false.
| Ben Thuy pumping station operates at full capacity. |
Heavy and incessant rain started from early morning on October 30 due toStorm circulation number 9The flood was predicted to cause deep flooding on some roads and houses in low-lying areas in Vinh city.
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| City leaders inspect the flood situation in the area. Photo: City Propaganda Department. |
Faced with that situation, to ensure the safety of people's lives and avoid unnecessary damage, Vinh city leaders went to inspect and direct functional forces, Party committees, and local authorities to work on remediation. At the same time, they arranged plans to move households whose houses were flooded to safe places.
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| Forces clear drainage holes on the streets. Photo: Vinh City Propaganda Department. |
Currently, the drainage pumping stations for the city and neighboring areas are operating at full capacity. However, on social networking sites, information about the Ben Thuy pumping station explosion is spreading, causing panic among the public.
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| Pumping stations are operating at full capacity to drain water in Vinh city. |
Mr. Tran Quang Lam - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee said: Information about Ben Thuy pumping station exploding is untrue, causing public panic. From last night until now, 3pumping stations in the cityincluding Ben Thuy, Cau Den and pumping station in Cua Nam ward with total capacity of 112m3/h is operating at full capacity.
However, heavy rain may last for a long time, so people should limit going out and take measures to protect life and property...
