Many schools in Nghe An were swept away and submerged in floodwaters.
The impact of heavy rain, flooding and flash floods over the past two days has caused severe damage to many schools in Nghe An.
Mr. Nguyen Trong Hoan - Chief of Office of the Department of Education and Training said that up to this point, through the Department's synthesis, many schools in the districts of Tuong Duong, Ky Son, Con Cuong (old) have been closed.floodand damage.
The row of level 4 houses at Bac Ly 2 Primary School for Ethnic Minorities was completely washed away. In addition, My Ly Primary School for Ethnic Minorities, Luu Kien Primary School for Ethnic Minorities, Xa Luong Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities, Nam Can Kindergarten, and Hoi Son Primary School were completely flooded. Many other schools in Muong Xen, Huu Kiem, Nhon Mai, Tuong Duong, Tam Quang, and Chau Tien communes were also severely affected.
Faced with this reality, the Department of Education and Training is continuing to require schools to monitor and report. The Department also plans to inspect and discuss solutions to ensure conditions for facilities and teaching equipment for the new school year.
Today, the Department of Education and Training also sent an urgent document to communes, wards, and units under the Department on proactively responding to heavy rain, flooding, flash floods, and landslides caused by storm circulation.
In particular, it is requested that heads of units under the Department, Chairmen of People's Committees of communes and wards direct schools located in the area to closely monitor the developments of storms, floods, and inundation to direct and deploy timely response work, suitable to the specific situation in the locality and unit. At the same time, deploy forces on duty 24/24 hours to respond to rain and storms according to the motto "4 on-site"; be ready with response plans for all situations that may arise.
To ensure the safety of assets and facilities of school buildings, in places at risk of flooding, it is necessary to move machinery, teaching equipment, and library materials to higher floors or to places without the risk of flooding to ensure the safety of assets. In particular, pay attention to the preservation of exam papers, records, and documents related to the 2025 High School Graduation Exam and the 2025 Grade 10 Entrance Exam. At the same time, cut and prune trees at risk of falling or breaking; check the classroom system, functional rooms, power lines, etc. to have preventive measures.
According to forecasts, in the next 48 hours, due to the influence of the tropical convergence zone passing through the Northern region connecting with the low pressure area weakened by storm Wipha, Nghe An is expected to have cloudy weather with rain, and very heavy rain in some places.
Therefore, the Department requires units to continue to closely monitor the developments of heavy rains to proactively develop response plans, ensuring the safety of lives and property at each unit, especially at vulnerable points at risk of flash floods, landslides, flooding, low-lying areas, and downstream areas of hydropower plants. For areas affected by floods, flash floods, and flash floods, school principals need to promptly report to the Department (before 9:00 and 16:00 every day) on the situation of schools, the number of schools, houses of managers, teachers, and staff that are flooded, swept away by floods, etc.
After the flood receded, the units urgently repaired, cleaned, and sanitized the schools and classrooms, ensuring environmental hygiene. Coordinated with local health agencies to spray disinfectants to prevent and control epidemics after the flood. Educational facilities summarized the damage to people and property, reported to the Commune-level Command Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, and reported to the Department for synthesis and reporting to the Provincial People's Committee.