In the fields of Gia Loc, Cam Giang, Nam Sach districts - where large rice areas of Hai Duong province are concentrated - farmers took the opportunity to splash water out of the fields right after the rain.
Mr. Nguyen Van Bang, a farmer in Pham Tran commune (Gia Loc district, Hai Duong province) said: "It was raining heavily but my fields still drained water quickly. We had dug ditches around the fields before, so the rain came and flowed right away. It only takes a few hours for the fields to dry up".
Mr. Pham Van Thuong, a farmer in Co Dung commune (Kim Thanh district, Hai Duong province) said: "My family's fields have been planted for more than ten days, and the rice is taking root. The rain on the 23rd also caused the water to rise to shore but after half a session, it all receded. My family has been digging ditches and opening ditches since the beginning of the season, so we are not too worried. However, if there is sudden heavy rain, we still have to be on duty in the field to handle it in time."
Not only protecting rice, many households growing vegetables and fruit trees also have experience in handling after the rain to prevent diseases. In Thanh Ha district (Hai Duong province) - the largest tea fabric growing area in the province, people urgently drained the water for the roots of trees and pruning branches to avoid pests and diseases.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, Thanh Quang commune (Thanh Ha district) shared: "My fabric garden has more than 1 sample, the fruit is in the process of ripening. When it rained, I let someone dry the ditch around the base to avoid flooding. It has not been affected, but we are not subjective. Every time it rains, we check pests immediately.
According to the forecast from the Hai Duong Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, the rain may continue in the next few days, but will gradually decrease in intensity. However, farmers in the whole province are still ready to "prevent more than fight", proactively protect crops, ensure safe and stable production.
On the afternoon of May 24, cold air began to affect the Northeast region of the North. Recorded in the Gulf of Tonkin, there were strong Northeast winds of level 5, gusting to level 6.
People are advised to proactively take preventive measures, not take shelter from rain under trees, power stations and closely monitor weather conditions to promptly respond to extreme weather phenomena. Localities need to review areas at risk of flooding and landslides, ensuring the safety of people and property.
