According to the newsletter of the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, from the night of August 20 to August 22, 2024, the Northern mountainous and midland areas are likely to experience a period of moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally with thunderstorms. where the rain is very heavy with a total rainfall commonly ranging from 50-100mm, in some places over 200mm; risk of flash floods, landslides on slopes and flooding in low-lying areas.
To proactively respond to developments of heavy rain and the risk of flash floods, landslides, and flooding, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requests the People's Committees of provinces including Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh urgently overcome the consequences of the recent floods.
At the same time, it is necessary to closely monitor forecasts and warnings of heavy rain, flooding, flash floods, and landslides, providing timely and complete information to authorities at all levels and people to proactively prevent and respond. response, minimize damage.
Provinces need to deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively clear the flow. ; Organize relocation and evacuation of people in dangerous areas to safe places.
Organize forces to guard, control, support, and guide traffic to ensure safe traffic for people and vehicles, especially in underground areas, spillways, deeply flooded areas, fast-flowing water, and areas where landslides have occurred. landslide or risk of landslide; Resolutely not allowing people and vehicles to pass if safety is not guaranteed; Do not let unfortunate human losses occur due to carelessness and subjectivity; Arrange forces, supplies and vehicles to overcome problems and ensure smooth traffic on main traffic routes when heavy rain occurs.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development also requested the People's Committees of the provinces to organize the operation and implementation of plans to ensure the safety of reservoirs and downstream areas, especially small hydroelectric reservoirs and irrigation lakes. critical, works under construction; Arrange permanent forces to operate and regulate and be ready to handle situations that may arise. Prepare flood prevention plans and ensure dyke safety according to alarm levels. Inspect, review and implement safety assurance work for mines and mineral exploitation areas.
The above provinces also need to be ready with water drainage plans to prevent flooding to protect production, industrial parks, urban areas, and residential areas; Prepare forces and means for rescue and rescue when required.
Direct radio and television agencies and local mass media agencies to strengthen information measures about the developments of heavy rain to authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent and respond.
At the same time, it is necessary to be seriously on duty and regularly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (through the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control).
