According to Mr. Nguyen Duy Du - Head of the Hanoi Department of Irrigation and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, to proactively operate irrigation works to respond to storm No. 9, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment has issued document No. 7092 to the People's Committees of communes and wards, together with Hanoi Irrigation Development Investment Company Limited, Song Day, Song Nhue and Song Tich Irrigation Company Limited, requesting units to closely monitor the developments of storm Ragasa to implement buffer water drainage measures in the irrigation system; proactively operate irrigation works, while ensuring safety for irrigation works and downstream reservoirs for production and people.
The operation of irrigation reservoirs must comply with approved water storage processes and plans; ensure absolute safety of lakes and dams. For reservoirs with valve gates (such as Dong Do and Dong Mo lakes), absolutely do not release unusual floodwaters that cause unsafety to downstream areas; at the same time, it is necessary to seriously implement early warnings to people before opening the valve gates.
Units need to prepare human resources, vehicles, and materials according to the "4 on-site" motto to respond to all situations, paying special attention to irrigation works under construction, vulnerable points, and incidents that have existed since storm No. 5 such as subsidence locations on the Nhue River, the main dam incident on Hoc Cua Lake...
Speaking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam - Chairman of Quang Oai Commune People's Committee said that immediately after receiving a telegram from the Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee on not being passive and surprised by super typhoon Ragasa, the commune has requested units and hamlets in the area to proactively prevent, reinforce and reinforce houses and works. At the same time, inspect and review infrastructure works, hillsides, slopes, areas at risk of landslides and trees that are prone to falling to handle and ensure safety.
The People's Committee of the commune also organized the evacuation and moving of people from dangerous areas, ensuring absolute safety for life and property. In addition, the commune closely coordinates with Dyke Management Department No. 1, Ba Vi Irrigation Enterprise to regularly inspect, report, and promptly handle incidents related to dykes and irrigation works in the area.
With the spirit of " greener at home than in the fields", Mr. Nguyen Duc Anh - Chairman of the People's Committee of Vat Lai commune said that the locality has urged people to urgently harvest the rice crop, clear livestock barns to avoid flooding; apply measures to dry rice immediately after harvest to avoid sprouting and affecting quality. At the same time, the commune proactively plans to overcome and restore production after the storm.
The commune also arranged forces and means to be ready to respond to and handle natural disasters; clear canals and drainage culverts; reinforce bank areas and plots in low-lying areas to limit flooding. Patrol work, ensuring security, order and traffic safety are strictly deployed to prevent illegal taking advantage of storms.
Previously, the Hanoi Department of Construction requested the Drainage Company to strengthen control of water drainage at frequently flooded areas, underpasses, and main traffic routes. The Green Parks Company has planted new trees, pruning, and clearing fallen trees in time. Water supply units ensure stable supply, have backup plans; Urban Lighting and Equipment Company maintains a minimum lighting of 98%, quickly fixing the problem.
The People's Committees of communes and wards strictly implement the "4 on-site" motto, promptly clear traffic, and warn people about safety. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directs irrigation units to lower the water level of canals, ditches, and lakes to support drainage, and be ready to respond to storm No. 9.
