Nghe An issues telegram to respond to storm Noru

According to the forecast bulletin of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the night of September 25,Storm Noruinto the East Sea with winds of level 9-10, gusts of level 13 and a tendency to strengthen; on September 27, the morning of September 28, the storm made landfall in the Central region with winds near the storm center of level 10-11, gusts of level 14.

Due to the impact of the storm, from noon and afternoon on September 25, in the eastern sea area of ​​the North and Central East Sea, the wind will gradually increase to level 6-7, near the center of the storm it will increase to level 8-9, gusting to level 11; the natural disaster risk level in the eastern sea area of ​​the North and Central East Sea is level 3.

In Nghe An area, there has been heavy rain from 100 - 250mm and it will continue to rain in the coming days.

Forecast of the movement of storm Noru. Photo: National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting

To proactively respond to storm Noru, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Nghe An province requested the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue of districts, cities and towns; departments, branches and relevant agencies to direct the implementation of a number of necessary contents.

For sea routes:Measures must be taken to strictly manage vessels going out to sea; organize the counting and monitoring of vessels operating at sea, maintain regular communication with vessel owners to call for and guide them to escape from dangerous areas; inspect and guide the mooring of vessels at the wharf to ensure fire safety, security and social order.

Ready forces and meansrescueto handle promptly when there is a situation.

At the same time, be ready to deploy work to ensure safety for people and property on islands, cages, watchtowers for aquaculture and seafood; transport ships, tourist boats; and projects under construction.

For plain and coastal areas, urgently organize bracing and reinforcement of signs, houses, public works, industrial parks, factories, warehouses, coastal construction projects, and high-rise towers.

Direct the work of ensuring safety of sea dykes and river dykes, especially at vulnerable locations or those under construction; be ready to drain floodwaters to protect agricultural production, urban areas and industrial zones at risk of flooding.

At the same time, proactively direct the harvesting of rice, crops, and aquaculture areas until harvest time according to the motto "green house than old field”.

For mountainous areas, proactively deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, dikes, dams, low-lying areas, areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, landslides to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations occur; clear the flow, promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour.

Direct the 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 possible situations.

In particular, focus on reviewing and being ready to deploy forces to control and guide traffic at culverts, flooded and isolated areas; prepare forces, materials and means to overcome incidents, ensuring smooth traffic on main traffic routes.

People are strictly prohibited from collecting firewood, fishing, etc. on rivers, streams, and downstream of dams during floods to avoid human casualties.

In the content of the telegram, it also requires departments, branches and units to immediately deploy proactive measures according to their assigned functions and tasks:

North Central Region Hydrometeorological Station:Closely monitor, forecast, warn, and promptly inform about storm developments to proactively deploy response measures.

Provincial Military Command, Provincial Border Guard CommandDirecting the counting, calling, and guiding ships; reviewing plans, being ready to deploy forces and means to support response and search and rescue work when requested.

Thanh Chuong District Military Command inspects key areas and proactively responds to floods in the area. Photo: Trong Kien

Provincial PoliceDirect local agencies to ensure fire safety and social order at anchorage and shelter areas; guide and regulate traffic in areas expected to be hit by storms, heavy rains, and floods.

Department of Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentDirect the work of ensuring safety of fishing vessels, aquaculture areas; safety of dikes, irrigation reservoirs, especially key works, works under construction, and full reservoirs.

The Department of Industry and Trade directs the work of ensuring the safety of hydroelectric dams, especially small hydroelectric plants; inspects the work of ensuring safety for mineral exploration and exploitation activities; and directs the timely restoration of the power system when there is an incident.

Department of Information and CommunicationsDirect network operators and mass media agencies to ensure communication to serve response work; strengthen propaganda and instruct people on storm prevention, safety skills, and risk reduction in floods; prioritize broadcasting warning bulletins and response instructions.

Relevant departments and branchesAccording to assigned functions and tasks, direct measures to be ready to respond when bad situations occur.

Provincial Radio and Television Station, Nghe An NewspaperStrengthen information and communication on the developments of storm Noru and response direction.

Organize on-duty seriously, regularly report to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.