Nghe An: Proactively respond to heavy rain and the risk of flash floods and landslides
It is forecasted that from this evening (June 24), the Northern and North Central regions will have widespread heavy rain, with some places experiencing over 200mm of rain. There is a risk of flooding in urban areas and landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas.
According to the forecast from the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, from the evening of June 24 to the morning of June 26, in Nghe An there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms in some places with common rainfall from 40-80mm, in some places over 100mm such as Que Phong, Quy Chau, Nghia Dan...
During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind; there is a risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas.
To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by thunderstorms, heavy rain with whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind, 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, towns and related agencies and units to:
Closely monitor warning and forecast bulletins; promptly and regularly notify and guide authorities at all levels and people to proactively prevent and minimize damage; prepare on-site forces to promptly support people to overcome consequences (if any).
Deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively clear the flow, organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise.
At the same time, direct specialized agencies to coordinate with local media agencies to propagate, disseminate, and instruct people on how to recognize and respond to thunderstorms with tornadoes, lightning, hail, strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides to minimize damage (some reference documents are posted on the website phongchongthientai.mard.gov.vn).
Organize on-duty shifts seriously, closely monitor weather and natural disaster developments, and regularly compile reports to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.
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