On September 9, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) sent dispatch No. 6644 to Tuyen Quang Hydropower Company regarding the opening of the remaining two bottom spillways of the hydropower reservoir.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, at 12 noon on the same day, the upstream water level of Tuyen Quang hydropower reservoir was at 118.66 m, the inflow to the reservoir was 6,735 m3/s, and the discharge was 4,356 m3/s.
Implementing the inter-reservoir operation process on the Red River basin, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development ordered the Director of Tuyen Quang Hydropower Company to open the 7th and 8th bottom spillway gates in the afternoon of the same day.
Localities in the downstream areas of hydropower plants need to notify aquaculture facilities and households... to proactively take measures to ensure the safety of people and property.
At the same time, strengthen inspection work, be on duty 24/7 to promptly receive and handle all situations, prepare necessary materials and means, and deploy safety measures when flood waters rise...
Currently, the situation of super typhoon Yagi (typhoon No. 3) is complicated, many rivers and lakes in Tuyen Quang province have suddenly risen and flowed rapidly.
Therefore, people need to proactively plan to evacuate from areas at risk of landslides to ensure safety.
