On the morning of November 26, the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense (PCTT TKCN&PTDS) of Khanh Hoa province said that the unit has just sent a document to relevant units to proactively respond to heavy rain, flash floods and landslides in the area.
Previously, according to the forecast of the South Central Region Hydrometeorological Station, from November 27 to 29, due to the influence of the southern edge of the continental cold high pressure strengthening strongly, combined with disturbances in the upper easterly wind zone, the weather in Khanh Hoa area will have moderate rain, heavy rain, locally very heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Heavy rains will be concentrated on November 28-29, and on November 30, the rain will tend to decrease. Total rainfall for the entire period is generally from 80-150mm/period, with some places in the northern part of the province receiving over 200mm/period.
To proactively respond to heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides; the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue of Khanh Hoa Province requests the Chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to monitor information on flood developments to deploy appropriate response work to natural disaster developments affecting the management area.
Direct the security forces at locations at risk of floods, flash floods, landslides, and inundation. Review plans to ensure traffic safety, especially in areas that are easily isolated, proactively arrange forces, materials, and means to overcome incidents, and ensure smooth traffic on main traffic routes.
Coordinate with relevant units to prepare forces, means, equipment, and essential supplies according to the "four on-site" motto to be ready to respond to
Review disaster response scenarios, resolutely evacuate people in areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods, and landslides.
Reservoir management units organize serious shifts, monitor water level developments in reservoirs, prioritize water storage in reservoirs with low capacity, and ensure water supply for water needs in 2025...
Faced with climate change, weather abnormalities and extremes are increasing and becoming more complex. In October 2024, the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa province issued a decision approving a disaster response plan according to the level of disaster risk in the area.
In particular, response plans for storms, landslides, flooding... have been developed to improve the capacity to handle situations, incidents, and command, operate and enhance the responsibility of all levels and sectors in disaster prevention.
