Consider closing the spillway of Vuc Mau Lake
(Baonghean.vn) - Hoang Mai Irrigation Enterprise is closely monitoring weather developments and water flow from upstream to adjust the discharge gates of Vuc Mau Lake.
Hoang Mai town leaders inspect flood discharge from Vuc Mau lake. Clip: Tien Dong |
Monitor the flood situation inHoang Mai townAccording to our records, there was no heavy rain in the area today, however, because Vuc Mau lake is still releasing flood water, in the wards and communes downstream, the water level is still high and recedes very slowly.
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Today, Vuc Mau Lake maintains two flood gates. Photo: Tien Dong |
Residents and authorities in 8/10 wards and communes are still struggling to cope with the floodwaters. In particular, many areas still have no electricity, and people are in short supply of clean water and food.
Faced with that situation, this afternoon, the leaders of the People's Committee of Hoang Mai town were directly present at Vuc Mau lake to discuss a reasonable plan to discharge floodwaters from this reservoir. In reality, if the floodwaters continue to be discharged, combined with the rising tides at night, many areas will certainly continue to be flooded.
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Leaders of Hoang Mai town inspected the situation at Vuc Mau lake to discuss appropriate flood discharge plans. Photo: Tien Dong |
Mr. Ngo Quoc Thang - Director of Hoang Mai Irrigation Enterprise said: Today, the unit has announced the plan to open a fourth spillway with a flow rate of 10 to 800m3/s. However, in reality, the unit only maintains two spillways. If it does not rain tonight and the water flow from upstream is slow, the option of closing one more spillway can be considered.
The town has assigned staff to coordinate with the management unit to closely monitor the flood situation at Vuc Mau Lake. If there is no more heavy rain, the flood discharge will be adjusted to avoid causing serious damage to the downstream area.
