Floods are complicated, many areas are isolated
According to records, on November 19 and early morning of November 20, continuous heavy rain caused many areas in Khanh Hoa province to be deeply flooded.
The rainfall increased rapidly, the water level on rivers such as Cai Nha Trang, Cai Phan Rang, Dinh Ninh Hoa rivers... continued to rise, exceeding the warning level.
It is forecasted that in the afternoon and night of November 20, Khanh Hoa will continue to have the risk of flooding with a depth of 1m-2.5m, low-lying areas may be flooded over 3.5m deep.
In the next 48 hours, Khanh Hoa is forecast to continue to have heavy to very heavy rain, with the potential risk of landslides, rockslides; environmental pollution; outbreaks of epidemics, seriously affecting people's lives, production and safety.
Mobilizing maximum forces, implementing the "4 on-site" motto
Faced with the complicated developments of floods, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee requested the Provincial People's Committee, the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Police and localities to urgently mobilize forces and means to rescue, support and evacuate people from dangerous areas.
The authorities must immediately approach isolated areas, deploy evacuation plans according to the established scenario, and flexibly handle arising situations to ensure absolute safety.
The province also requires the opening of a 24/7 hotline, ensuring adequate supply of food, clean water, medicine, and necessities to people in isolated areas.
The authorities must arrange checkpoints, absolutely do not let people and vehicles enter dangerous areas prone to landslides or fast-flowing water.
Agencies, units and localities are assigned to regularly inform the communication system about the situation of floods, inundation, and landslides so that people can proactively avoid and protect their property and lives; and at the same time, provide guidance on safe shelters.
The Standing Committee of Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee recommends that people do not be subjective in the face of new developments in floods, strictly follow the evacuation instructions of the government and competent authorities; and at the same time promote the spirit of mutual support in difficult times.
While waiting for rescue forces to approach, people need to: Keep warm by wearing raincoats, dry clothes, using blankets...
Avoid areas with fast-flowing water, find high, safe shelter; broadcast distress signals with flashlights, flashlights, bright objects or sounds.
Use life jackets or floating items such as plastic boxes, hollow Can, foam... if necessary; Stay in touch when your phone has a battery, provide a location for rescue forces to promptly approach.
