Strengthening information, warning and disaster prevention for the downstream area of ​​Ban Ve Hydropower Plant

On the afternoon of April 15, at Ban Ve Hydropower Plant, Ban Ve Hydropower Company held a conference to summarize PCTT & TKCN work in 2020 and deploy tasks for 2021.

Attending the conference were representatives of the leaders of Power Generation Corporation 1, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue of Nghe An province, the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, the People's Committee of Tuong Duong district, the People's Committees of Luong Minh and Yen Na communes and the owners of Nam Non, Khe Bo and Chi Khe hydropower reservoirs... Photo: D.C.

In 2020, the Central region in particular and the whole country in general experienced widespread flooding. However, a very serious drought occurred in the basin of the Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir. The water flow to the lake was lower than the average of many years; the total water flow to the lake was 40% less than the average of many years, equivalent to about 1.5 billion m³.

Due to unfavorable hydrometeorological developments in 2020, the hydropower company encountered many difficulties. However, the unit proactively coordinated with relevant agencies, departments and branches to regulate water supply for downstream areas during the dry season of 2020 and was highly appreciated by local authorities.

Ban Ve Hydropower Plant. Photo courtesy

Discussing at the conference, delegates highly appreciated the active and proactive implementation of legal regulations on PCTT & TKCN of Ban Ve Hydropower Company in 2020. Ban Ve Hydropower Project is located in an area where dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, etc. often occur. These weather phenomena often occur quickly, unexpectedly, and have a short operating time, so they are very passive in prevention.

However, the work of preparing for natural disaster prevention and control has always received special attention from Ban Ve Hydropower Company, with timely and thoughtful preparation and early implementation according to the motto "4 on-site". The operation of the reservoir is carried out in accordance with procedures and regulations.

Mr. Ta Huu Hung - Director of Ban Ve Hydropower Company spoke at the Conference. Photo: D.C

In addition, the company always strengthens propaganda, warnings, and instructions on measures to prevent, avoid, and respond to natural disasters promptly to officers, employees, and local people through PCTT&TKCN communication conferences, newspapers, text messages, leaflets, posters, etc. The results of 2020 have absolutely ensured the safety of people and property throughout the flood season.

Representative of Tuong Duong district spoke highly of the PCTT and TKCN work of Ban Ve Hydropower Company. Photo: D.C.

In 2021, Ban Ve Hydropower Company set out key tasks: Focus on improving the capacity to handle situations and respond to natural disasters for each employee in the unit; Proactively coordinate with localities to respond promptly, prevent human losses, and minimize property damage caused by natural disasters. At the same time, strengthen information, propaganda, warnings, and instructions on measures to prevent, avoid, and respond to natural disasters in a timely manner, raise awareness and community responsibility, promote self-awareness, proactively prevent natural disasters of employees - employees and people in the downstream area of ​​​​Ban Ve Hydropower Project; contribute to the successful implementation of production and business tasks in 2021./.