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 repair may take 3-5 days.
During this time, the water flow into the main canal system of Do Luong 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 the rice area that is being planted and preparing 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 plans to combat drought in the self-flowing area, take water from the main canal and branch canals, and make use of all water sources during the time to overcome the above incident.
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| The water channel through Vom Coc was 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 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 section very strongly, the construction is given special attention to ensure 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 representative of the construction unit said that by early this afternoon, the work of pouring rocks to block the broken section of the dam body had reached 50%. After 3 more days, the repair will be completed, to ensure enough water to the 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 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 passing through Nam Son commune is running dry after the dam break. This canal not only supplies water but also acts as a waterway system bypassing the Bara Do Luong dam to continue the Lam River.
