Nghe An proactively responds to heavy rain, risk of flash floods and landslides

According to the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, from the night of September 22 to September 25, 2022, due to the influence ofcontinental cold high pressureis strengthened, combined with the activity of the tropical convergence zone with an axis through the Central Central region, with a tendency to lift its axis to the North; the subtropical high pressure will move westward and gradually become stronger, so the Nghe An area will experience moderate to heavy rain, some places will have very heavy rain and widespread thunderstorms. The total rainfall is likely to reach: 150-250mm, some places higher. It is forecasted that there will be a continued possibility of heavy rain from September 27 to 29.

Many mountainous roads in Ky Son were damaged after heavy rains in early September 2022. Photo: Quang An

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by heavy rain, whirlwinds, lightning, the risk of flash floods, 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, towns and relevant agencies and units to implement a number of contents:

Closely monitor warning and forecast bulletins, promptly inform authorities at all levels, investors with projects under construction along the river, on the river and people to proactively prevent and minimize damage. At the same time, immediately check and review residential areas, agency headquarters, workplaces, resolutely relocate and evacuate people, vehicles and assets from dangerous areas, especially areas withlandslide risk,Flash floods, inundation to ensure the safety of people's lives and property and state assets.

Be ready to deploy measures to drain water and protect production; prevent flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas to ensure minimal damage.

In addition, organize inspections, reviews, and prepare plans to ensure the safety of mines, mines, dike systems, reservoirs, and downstream areas, especially works under construction or damaged or degraded. Proactively develop plans for safe operation of dams, especially weak dams and dams that are full of water. Arrange forces, materials, and means to promptly deploy rescue, search, and remedy incidents in case of dike, dam, or landslide incidents.

In particular, strictly manage and guide traffic at ferry terminals; mark traffic routes, culverts, and flooded and landslide-prone areas, assign guards, block roads, divide traffic, and guide traffic to ensure absolute safety for people and vehicles participating in traffic.

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, floods, flash floods, landslides and inundation.local so that people know, proactively prevent, avoid, and minimize damage. People are strictly prohibited from collecting firewood, fishing, etc. on rivers, streams, and downstream of dams during floods to avoid human losses.

Organize serious on-duty shifts, regularly synthesize and report on natural disaster developments and damage to the Standing Office of the Command Committee.Disaster prevention - search and rescue and civil defense of the province.

Phu Huong