Proactively respond to heavy rains and risks of floods, inundation, flash floods, and landslides

According to the forecast from the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, on the night of August 6 and August 7, Nghe An area will have rain, moderate to heavy rain, in some placesvery heavy rain and thunderstorms, in thunderstorms there is a high possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.

Heavy rain in a short period of time poses a high risk of flash floods and landslides in the midlands and mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying areas.

Heavy rain in May 2022 caused flooding and traffic disruption in Quy Chau district. Photo: Nghe An Newspaper

Toproactive response, to minimize damage caused by heavy rain, whirlwinds, lightning, strong winds, floods, flash floods and the risk of landslides and inundation that may occur, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of districts, cities and towns; and relevant agencies and units to implement the following contents:

Closely monitor forecasts and warnings, promptly inform authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent.

At the same time, deployshock forceCheck and review residential areas along rivers, streams, dikes, dams, low-lying areas, areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise; clear the flow, promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour.

Notify investors with projects under construction along rivers and on rivers; owners of water transport vehicles and mineral exploitation vehicles about rain and floods so that they can proactively take measures to ensure safety for people, vehicles, equipment and projects.

At the same time, focus on directing inspection, review, and preparation of plans to ensure the safety of mines, mines, reservoirs, and downstream areas, especially small hydroelectric reservoirs and important irrigation reservoirs, especially small reservoirs. Arrange a permanent force to operate and regulate and be ready to handle any situations that may arise.

Direct specialized agencies to coordinate with media agencies, especially grassroots information systems, to strengthen propaganda activities and disseminate instructions on skills to respond to heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning, floods, flash floods, landslides and localized inundation so that people know, proactively prevent, avoid and minimize damage.

In particular, organize a serious 24/7 on-duty team, regularly report to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense./.