Focus on minimizing damage caused by heavy rain, the risk of flash floods, landslides and localized flooding in Nghe An

According to the forecast from the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, from September 19 to September 22, in Nghe An province, there is a possibility of widespread heavy rain with total rainfall: Mountainous areas from 100 - 200mm, some places over 250mm such as Con Cuong, Anh Son, Thanh Chuong... Midland and coastal plains from 150-350mm, some places over 400mm such as Vinh city, Cua Lo town, Hung Nguyen...

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by heavy rain, 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, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of districts, cities, towns and relevant agencies and units to:

Closely monitor warning and forecast bulletins and provide timely information to authorities and people to proactively prevent and minimize damage.

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

People are strictly prohibited from fishing or collecting firewood on rivers and streams during floods or moving into flooded areas or downstream of dams; plans must be in place to ensure safety for vulnerable people in flooded areas.

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

Notify investors with projects under construction along rivers, on rivers; within the dike protection area about information about rain and floods to proactively take measures to ensure safety for people, vehicles, equipment and projects.

Inspect, review, and deploy operation plans, disaster response plans, and ensure the safety of reservoirs and downstream areas, especially small hydropower reservoirs and important irrigation reservoirs; arrange permanent forces to operate and regulate and be ready to handle possible situations.

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 localized inundation so that people know, proactively prevent, avoid and minimize damage.

Ready forces and vehicles for rescue when requested.
Organize on-duty seriously, regularly synthesize and report on natural disaster developments and damage to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.