Localities proactively and urgently fight drought while handling the Bara Do Luong dam collapse incident
(Baonghean.vn) - Immediately after the collapse of compartments 10 and 11 at Do Luong dam, affecting the water supply for the Northern Irrigation System, Nghe An province sent a notice to the People's Committees of districts and irrigation units in the system, requesting proactive measures to ensure water resources.
The notice sent to the People's Committees of Do Luong, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu districts and Bac Nghe An Irrigation Company Limited stated: In the early morning of June 7, 2020, compartment 10 and part of compartment 11 of Do Luong Dam had an incident and collapsed. Currently, the construction unit is concentrating equipment 24/24h; however, the fastest fix may take 3-5 days.
During this time, the water flow into the Do Luong main canal system will be affected, decreasing by 50-70%, causing drought for districts using water from the Northern Irrigation System, with an area of about 20,000 hectares of rice that has been planted, and at the same time causing difficulties for rice areas that are being and are about to be planted.
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| Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Hoang Nghia Hieu directly directed the incident handling. Photo: Phu Huong |
In order for the rice area to grow and develop as well as ensure the planting plan in the system, it is recommended that the People's Committees of Do Luong, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu districts and Bac Nghe An Irrigation Company Limited prepare drought prevention plans for the self-flowing area, take water from the main canal and branch canals, and utilize all water sources during the time to overcome the above incident.
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| The water channel through Vom Coc is running dry at noon on June 8. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
Regarding the troubleshooting situation, today, June 8, the construction unit mobilized 3 excavators to work continuously to push and scoop up boulders into compartments 10 and 11. Although the weather was very hot, the construction was carried out very urgently.
Through observation, water in Lam River flows through the broken dam very strongly, the construction is given special attention to ensure the safety of people and vehicles.
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| Panoramic view of Bara Do Luong dam under construction, upgrading, and dam break repair. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
The construction unit representative said that by early this afternoon, the work of pouring rocks to block the broken section of the dam had reached 50%, and in 3 more days the repair will be completed, to ensure enough water to the Dao canal, supplying water to the districts: Do Luong, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu.
Another development, last night, at around 10pm, the Do Luong Water Supply Station's field pumping station was installed in time, so over 7,800 households have had their water supply restored. The water level of the Dao River has also risen significantly due to the narrowing of the dam at the broken location.
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| At the scene, 3 excavators are working continuously to shovel rocks into the broken dam section. Photo: Ngoc Phuong |
The Vom Coc canal section through Nam Son commune is running dry after the dam break. This canal both supplies water and is a waterway system that bypasses the Bara Do Luong dam to continue traffic on the Lam River.
