Currently, there are 966 irrigation works and irrigation works systems in Lam Dong province.
Of which, there are 536 reservoirs with about 559 million m3 of water. Many reservoirs with large capacity such as Song Luy, Song Quao, Da Bac...
At the end of October 2025, in response to the complicated flood situation in the province, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lam Dong has requested irrigation reservoir management units to proactively operate safely, ensure the safety of works and prevent flooding in downstream areas.
Binh Thuan Irrigation Joint Stock Company Limited is assigned to be the owner to continuously monitor and monitor the weather situation and water storage levels of reservoirs.
At the same time, develop a plan to ensure safety and operation of irrigation works in accordance with hydrometeorological forecast information.
Organize inspections and reviews of the safety situation of irrigation works and deploy plans to ensure the safety of lakes and irrigation plant in accordance with the developments of rain and floods.
Focus on directing the transportation of irrigation reservoirs, ensuring the safety of works in downstream areas. The authorities have proactively taken measures to ensure the safety of lakes and irrigation dams according to the process.
On the evening of November 1, a water reservoir of the Viet Phong Phu Farm project broke, causing serious consequences for people's property and lives.
This is a spontaneous water storage facility in the VAC project of the enterprise (Viet Phong Phu Farm Company Limited), not an irrigation reservoir.
According to the report of Tuy Phong Commune People's Committee (November 2), the locality has arrived at the scene. Initially, it was noted that the 2 ponds (total area of over 22ha) in this project had broken partitions, leading to the above incident.
Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper reporter, Mr. Ho Dac Nghia - Deputy General Director of Binh Thuan Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited - said that the inspection of irrigation works is managed by the unit and is a regular task, especially before the rainy and stormy season.
After the incident, to enhance the safety of lakes and dams for irrigation, Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Muoi chaired a meeting, requesting the Department of Agriculture and Environment to review the entire system of lakes and dams in the province, assess the risk of unsafety and propose timely handling measures.
Mr. Muoi also requested to learn from the recent water reservoir failure in Tuy Phong. In particular, resolutely do not let the same situation happen a second time.
