Vuc Mau Lake in Nghe An overflows ahead of heavy rain forecast

Currently, Vuc Mau Lake located in Quynh Trang Commune (Hoang Mai Town) has a water level of 20.83 m. According to the forecast, there will be rain in the coming days, so Hoang Mai Irrigation Enterprise will conduct spillway discharge according to regulations. Accordingly, it is expected to open 01 - 03 spillway gates, with a discharge capacity of 100 m³/s - 400 m³/s. Discharge time starts from 10:00 a.m. on July 27 until the water level reaches the process.

Mr. Ngo Quoc Thang - Director of Hoang Mai Irrigation Enterprise said that in order to proactively respond to the upcoming floods, the unit has conducted spillway discharge at 10:00 a.m. on July 27, and has notified 10 wards and communes in the area. With low discharge flow, it will not affect production and daily life in the downstream area.

According to Hoang Mai Irrigation Enterprise, during the spillway discharge process, depending on the weather conditions and water flow to Vuc Mau Lake, the unit will operate the spillways according to the approved procedures and will notify by siren so that localities and people know to proactively respond.

Viet Hung