The heavy rains in early June showed the initial effectiveness of the synchronous operation of the drainage system. Many areas that used to be frequently flooded have significantly reduced flooding.
Records in areas such as Nguyen Dinh Tu, Vo Chi Cong, My Dinh streets and Resco urban area show that flooding no longer occurs as in previous years.
At Phu Do regulating lake (Tu Liem ward), although many items such as lake embankments, pumping stations, lighting systems and green trees are still being completed, the project has initially been effective in regulating and storing rainwater.
Representatives of Dong Do Company (Ministry of National Defense) - the construction unit of Phu Do lake said that the rain on June 8 showed that the project has effectively supported drainage for the Le Duc Tho street area, the section in front of My Dinh stadium, where flooding often occurred.
At the Tan My street flood control culvert project, underground culvert items are being accelerated. Mr. Nguyen Van Sy, representative of the construction unit, said that the contractor is focusing manpower and equipment to complete the project soon. When put into operation, rainwater from the My Dinh stadium area will be led to Phu Do lake, contributing to reducing the risk of flooding.
According to the Hanoi Technical and Agricultural Infrastructure Construction Investment Project Management Board, in the face of extreme weather developments, units have coordinated to operate synchronously the drainage system and connect urgent works to improve flood prevention capacity.
A report from Hanoi Drainage Company shows that in the recent heavy rain, only 2 localized waterlogging points appeared in the Phu Xa area and Vo Chi Cong street (section in front of the UDIC building). Pumping stations are operated flexibly according to reality, ensuring drainage capacity and safety for low-lying areas.
Mr. Truong Quoc Bao - Head of the Water Supply and Drainage Infrastructure Project Management Department said that the results achieved in the context that many projects are still under construction show the clear effectiveness of flood control solutions as well as the synchronous operation of the drainage system.
Currently, Hanoi is implementing 7 urgent projects to improve drainage capacity. Projects such as Phu Do lake, Dong Bong lake, Thuy Phuong canal... have initially promoted the role of regulating water and reducing pressure on the western and inner-city areas.
According to the Hanoi Technical Infrastructure Management Center, after completion, the system of 6 regulating lakes and 13 emergency lakes will add about 860,000m3 of storage capacity, raising the total water storage capacity in the inner city area to nearly 1 million m3, contributing to reducing the risk of flooding during the rainy and storm season.
