Nghe An province directs proactive measures to respond to natural disasters in the coming days.
Forecasts indicate that over the next 10 days (from August 14th to August 24th), the Northern region and the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Hue will experience widespread heavy rain, accompanied by a high risk of tornadoes, lightning, flash floods, landslides, and localized flooding.
On August 14th, the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and Civil Defense issued Official Document No. 172/VP-PCTT, directing proactive measures to respond to natural disasters in the coming days.
The official document states: According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, over the next 10 days (from August 14th to August 24th), there is a possibility of a low-pressure area forming over the East Sea (which may develop into a tropical depression), along with thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong gusts of wind at sea, widespread heavy rain, and a high risk of tornadoes, lightning, flash floods, landslides, and localized flooding in the Northern region, Thanh Hoa - Hue, the Central Highlands, and the Southern region.
Meanwhile, in recent times, heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, and thunderstorms have caused significant damage to people and property in several localities in the province, especially in the western mountainous communes.
To proactively respond to natural disasters in the coming days, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the People's Committees of wards and communes; and relevant agencies and units to immediately implement the following:
For sea routes:Closely monitor warning bulletins, forecasts, and developments of strong winds and high waves at sea; inform captains and owners of vessels operating at sea so they can proactively take preventive measures and plan their operations accordingly, ensuring the safety of people and property; maintain communication to promptly handle any adverse situations that may occur.
For inland areas:Closely monitor warnings, forecasts, and developments regarding heavy rain, tornadoes, lightning, flash floods, landslides, and flooding; proactively implement response measures to minimize damage.
At the same time, forces and resources are ready to be deployed for rescue and relief operations when necessary.
Maintain a strict duty roster and regularly report to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and Civil Defense.
