Nghe An: Local authorities inspect response efforts to Typhoon Noru.
(Baonghean.vn) - Faced with the complex and dangerous developments of Typhoon No. 4 (international name Noru), on September 27, several localities also conducted inspections of their response efforts to the typhoon.
* In Quynh Luu districtA delegation from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Deputy Director Tran Xuan Hoc, inspected the response to Typhoon No. 4. Accompanying the delegation were leaders from Quynh Luu district and the district's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The delegation inspected storm response efforts at several vulnerable locations such as Lach Quen Port (Quynh Thuan commune), vegetable growing areas in Bai Ngang communes, and freshwater fish farming areas (Quynh Hoa and Quynh Lam communes)...
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The Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the inspection team check on storm response efforts at Lach Quen port, Quynh Thuan commune (Quynh Luu district). Photo: Thanh Toan |
According to the report, Quynh Luu currently has 750 offshore fishing vessels. As of 10:00 AM on September 27th, 727 vessels had returned to shore and anchored safely at the port, while 7 vessels were still operating at sea. Of these, 2 vessels were operating in the coastal waters of Nghe An province and 5 vessels were operating in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Regarding agricultural production, due to the influence of the monsoon, from September 24th to 26th, heavy rain fell in Quynh Luu district, causing approximately 600 hectares of vegetables and crops in the planting and cultivation stages to be flooded and damaged, with the worst affected areas being the coastal communes. In addition, more than 50 hectares of aquaculture area throughout the district were also affected.
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| Inspection team checks freshwater fish farming area in Quynh Hoa commune (Quynh Luu district). Photo: Thanh Toan |
During the inspection, the leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development emphasized: Typhoon No. 4, considered the strongest typhoon in the past 20 years, is approaching the central region. Although Nghe An is not the epicenter of the typhoon, the locality must absolutely not be negligent or complacent, and needs to proactively implement plans and strategies; focusing on mobilizing maximum forces and resources to be ready for all situations.
Relevant agencies need to coordinate with the Border Guard to inform about the developments of Typhoon Noru, urging owners of fishing vessels and other vessels operating at sea to urgently return to shore and move to safe locations; inspect, review, and anchor vessels in safe positions. Aquaculture households are required to protect their cages and move ashore to safety before the typhoon makes landfall. Emphasis should be placed on monitoring the situation, promptly identifying areas at risk of flooding due to rising sea levels, and coordinating with local Party committees and authorities to advise on plans for evacuating residents and responding to the typhoon.
* On the same day,in Do Luong district,Comrades Hoang Van Hiep - Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the District People's Committee and Tran Van Hien - Vice Chairman of the District People's Committee, along with officials from the District Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the District Project Management Board, urgently inspected reservoir and dam projects before Typhoon Noru.
The New Dam in Hamlet 1, Dai Son Commune, irrigates 30-50 hectares of agricultural land in the commune. Inspection revealed landslides along the dam's embankment, posing a risk of collapse and damage to the drainage system, affecting 200 households in the area.
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The Pam Road Bridge in Hamlet 8, Dai Son Commune (Do Luong District) has suffered serious landslides. Photo: Thuy Hang |
At the Pam Road bridge in Hamlet 8, Dai Son commune, the bridge's foundation has also subsided and collapsed. Heavy rain could pose a danger and affect 200 households in the area.
The delegation also visited the Chua Dam in Hamlet 8, Tru Son Commune, to inspect the landslide situation on the dam's embankment. Currently, tens of cubic meters of soil have collapsed on the dam body, affecting irrigation on over 30 hectares of agricultural land.
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Inspecting the embankment of Chua Dam, Tru Son commune. Photo: Thuy Hang |
To ensure the safety of people and property and minimize damage caused by Typhoon Noru, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Do Luong District requested the People's Committees of the communes to regularly update and closely monitor the developments of Typhoon Noru, and proactively respond to and prevent heavy rain and strong winds that may occur in the coming days. Attention should be paid to inspecting and reviewing key areas, areas along rivers, lakes, dams, and low-lying areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides, in order to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise.
