Flash flood and landslide warning in Nghe An province

PV:Sir, according to the forecast, Nghe An is affected by the circulation of storm No. 9. So can you tell us about the weather situation in Nghe An province in the coming days?

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:Today and tonight (October 29), the departmentcold aircontinue to move south. Due to the influence of the cold air strengthening combined with the disturbance of the east wind in the high altitude, the Gulf of Tonkin and the North Central Coast still have strong northeast winds of level 6-7, gusting to level 9; rough seas. Waves are 2-4m high. Northeast winds inland are strong at level 3, coastal areas at level 4 - level 5, some places at level 6. The weather is turning cold.

From today (October 29) to October 31, due to the influence of cold air combined with high-altitude easterly wind disturbances, Nghe An province will have moderate to heavy rain. Common rainfall: 200 - 300 mm/period, some places 400 - 500 mm/period.

Therefore, in Nghe An area, it is easy to happen.flash flood, landslidein the midlands and mountainous areas (Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Thanh Chuong, Que Phong Quy Chau), flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas (Vinh City, Hung Nguyen, Nghi Loc).

For reservoirs, water levels are rising, especially many reservoirs are full, there is a risk of incidents.

Heavy rain causes flooding in Vinh City. Photo: Quang An

PV:Given the weather situation in the province, from the perspective of the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, what recommendations are there for sectors, localities and people in implementing response measures?

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Tien:The situation of heavy rain and strong winds in coastal areas is still complicated. Therefore, sectors, localities and people need to regularly monitor and update forecasts and warnings to proactively take timely and effective response measures.

Leaders of Vinh City Party Committee and Vinh City People's Committee inspected the landslide risk site in Block 3, Trung Do Ward on October 28. Photo by Nguyen Hai

In the face of the impact of the low pressure trough combined with the strengthening cold air and the disturbance of the east wind in the highlands, the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control has just issued urgent dispatch No. 171 to warn of flash floods, landslides, inundation and reservoir safety in Nghe An province. Accordingly, the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control requests the People's Committees, Heads of Steering Committees for Disaster Prevention and Control of districts, cities and towns; the Provincial Military Command; the Provincial Border Guard Command; the Provincial Police; Directors of departments, heads of provincial-level departments and branches; Chairmen of the Board of Members, Chairmen of Companies, Directors of Irrigation and Hydropower Companies in the province and related units to regularly monitor the situation of rain and floods, promptly notify authorities at all levels and people and strictly implement the approved disaster response plan to ensure the safety of people's lives and property and the State.