Provincial Military Command inspects the work of preventing and combating storm No. 9

Storm No. 9's circulation combined with cold air can cause heavy to very heavy rain in Nghe An province. Rainfall is generally 200-400 mm/period, in the South Nghe An area it can be up to 500 mm.

With the complicated weather situation, units of the Provincial Military Command have proactively coordinated with functional agencies to inspect and review dikes, downstream lakes and dams; help fishermen along coastal and riverside routes to anchor boats in safe areas; check low-lying and flooded areas; areas at risk of flash floods and landslides; areas that may be isolated...

Checking the work of bracing houses, preparing plans to help people in Cua Lo town. Photo: Trong Kien

Through actual inspection at the units,Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Ha- Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Commander of the Provincial Military Command requested agencies and units to continue to strictly maintain the on-duty regime according to regulations; Closely monitor the development of storm circulation, inspect key areas offlooding, landslide risk, regularly monitor the flood situation in each locality; Prepare adequate means, technology, communication systems, logistics facilities, ensure troops are ready to mobilize to help people, promptly report to the Provincial Military Command when necessary.

The Commander of the Provincial Military Command inspected the work of helping people anchor boats at Cua Hoi Fishing Port. Photo: Trong Kien

Nghe An: Many irrigation works do not meet requirements for flood and storm prevention.

(Baonghean.vn) - "Nghe An needs to quickly overcome weak points; develop specific rescue plans when there are storms and floods" is the request of Major General Tran Van Nam - Deputy Commander of the Coast Guard Command after inspecting a number of important irrigation works in flood and storm prevention and control in Nghe An province.