Currently, in most districts and counties in Hanoi, water has receded and people have had electricity restored.
However, some areas in the districts of Chuong My, Quoc Oai, Me Linh, Soc Son, etc. are still affected by floods from small rivers and intra-provincial rivers that do not ensure safe power supply.
To ensure safe power supply as well as support people in flooded areas, EVNHANOI has arranged staff to be on duty day and night to closely monitor the situation.
When the water shows signs of receding, EVNHANOI staff will immediately check and assess the situation, quickly restoring power to the people with the motto "Where the water recedes - power is supplied".
According to records at the afternoon of September 13, 2024, the road leading to Mom hamlet (Viet Long commune, Soc Son district) was still deeply flooded, nearly 100 households with more than 300 people were isolated by flood water. Some households had to move poultry and livestock upstairs to avoid flooding.
According to Mr. Dam Dinh Huy - Captain of Power Management Team 4, Soc Son Power Company, the flood water quickly caused severe flooding in 3 hamlets: Mom, Dong, and Doai, located outside the Huu Cau dike. People have also been evacuated to flood-proof areas.
“Since the floodwaters rose and caused unsafe power supply, we quickly deployed emergency measures, temporarily stopping power supply in the area. At the same time, we supported people to move their belongings and electrical equipment to higher ground…
For residential areas that are still receiving normal power supply, we regularly check and promote electrical safety to avoid incidents," Huy shared.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thoa, a resident of Luong Phuc village, Viet Long commune, said that her family and many other villagers were severely affected by the recent floods. When the floodwaters flooded in, everything was turned upside down, making people extremely worried.
However, according to Ms. Thoa, despite the dangerous rain, wind and flood water, the electricity workers still went to each household to check the electrical system, ensuring the safety of the people and especially instructing them on how to use electricity safely during the flood. Thanks to their efforts, her family was able to live normally.
With a spirit of readiness, proactiveness and urgency, EVNHANOI will continue to accompany local authorities and people in overcoming natural disasters, restoring daily life and production activities after floods.
