According to the Telegram dated August 23 of the Provincial Civil Defense Command, at 4:10 am on the same day, the water level on the Thuong River at Phu Lang Thuong Hydrological Station exceeded alarm level II, corresponding to a water level of 5.30m or higher. Faced with the above situation, the Provincial Civil Defense Command decided to issue alarm level II on the Thuong River in this area.
The telegram requests units and localities to continue to strictly implement the response contents according to the previous alarm No. I telegram; and promptly notify people and waterway transport vehicle owners on the river to proactively prevent and ensure safety for people and property.
Localities along the river are required to urgently review residential areas outside the riverbank, develop safety assurance plans; organize close monitoring of water level developments, proactively handle arising situations. Departments, branches, and relevant units maintain duty regimes, regularly update information, and promptly report to the Bac Ninh Provincial Civil Defense Command and the Department of Agriculture and Environment for advice and direction.
Previously, due to the impact of storm No. 4's circulation, prolonged heavy rain caused water levels on many rivers in Bac Ninh to rise rapidly, posing a risk of flooding in low-lying areas, riverside areas and affecting people's lives and production.
The issuance of alarm number II on the Thuong River aims to proactively respond early and remotely, minimize damage caused by natural disasters, and ensure safety for people and flood prevention and control works in the province.
On August 22, Vice Chairman of Bac Ninh Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Loi also signed a telegram on proactively responding to storm No. 4, requesting departments, branches, and localities to closely monitor the developments of storms and floods; focus on drainage, ensure the safety of dykes, dams, essential infrastructure and proactively evacuate people in areas at risk of flash floods and landslides.
