In the past 24 hours, the highest water level of the day at most stations on the Saigon River has risen rapidly following the high tide of the 15th day of the 8th lunar month.
The water level at most stations on the Saigon River will continue to rise rapidly for another 1-2 days, then fall again. The highest daily tide peak in this period is likely to appear on October 8-9 (ie August 17-18, lunar calendar).
At Phu An and Nha Be stations, it is likely to reach 1.60-1.65 m (about or 0.05 m above alert level 3). The time of occurrence is from 5-7am or 5-7pm. At Thu Dau Mot station, it will reach 1.65-1.70 m (above alert level 3 from 0.05-0.10 m).
The disaster risk level in the downstream area of the Saigon River is at level 2. This is a high tide period, it is necessary to be on guard against heavy rain combined with high tides causing flooding in low-lying areas, along rivers affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in the Ho Chi Minh City area.
Before this high tide, the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City sent an official dispatch to deploy proactive response measures.
For the People's Committees of wards and communes, regularly announce on the media about the developments of high tides so that people, especially in riverside and low-lying areas, can promptly take precautions.
Check and reinforce dykes, embankments, embankments, culverts, and floodgates to prevent tides; prepare materials and human resources according to the "4 on-site" motto to immediately handle incidents, prevent flooding that affects life and production.
The People's Committees of wards and communes along the river closely monitor, when there is an incident, they must quickly report to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Ho Chi Minh City for coordination in handling.
Departments, companies and technical infrastructure centers deploy forces, vehicles and equipment to overcome flooded areas; effectively operate sewer systems and pumping stations; install warning signs and traffic lights to ensure traffic safety.
Infrastructure project investors inspect and promptly handle vulnerable locations within the construction scope.
The City Police coordinated to regulate traffic in flooded areas.
