The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recommends responding to the second heavy rain in the North and North Central regions.

Amid forecasts of a second wave of widespread heavy rains that could reach over 250mm in the coming days, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued an urgent dispatch requesting localities in the North and North Central regions to proactively respond and limit damage.

On the evening of May 20, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep signed an official dispatch directing the implementation of measures to respond to the heavy rains that occurred from the night of May 22 to May 24.

It is forecasted that the Northern region will have moderate to heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain with total rainfall ranging from 70-150mm, with some places over 250mm. In the North Central region, from the evening of May 23 to the night of May 24, there will be widespread rain ranging from 40-100mm, with some places over 150mm. In particular, there is a possibility of rain with an intensity of over 80mm/3 hours in many places.

National Highway 4D connecting Lao Cai with Lai Chau had a large sinkhole due to rain on the morning of May 20. Photo: Contributor

Previously, prolonged heavy rains caused flash floods and serious landslides in Ba Be district ( Bac Kan ), killing 4 people and injuring 3 others. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment emphasized that localities should not be subjective, and should focus on closely monitoring bulletins warning of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides; promptly informing people to proactively prevent them.

Provinces and cities are required to mobilize shock troops to inspect high-risk areas such as low-lying areas and river banks; organize dredging of waterways and review evacuation plans for people in dangerous areas. At the same time, assign forces to regulate traffic at deeply flooded areas, resolutely not allowing people and vehicles to pass through dangerous areas.

Rescue forces help people in Ba Be district (Bac Kan province) evacuate their belongings due to heavy rain on May 17. Photo: Bac Kan Provincial Military Command

In addition, it is necessary to proactively prevent flooding, protect production, urban areas, residential areas and prepare adequate means and human resources for rescue work. The Ministry also requested localities to increase propaganda on radio and television systems to raise public awareness.

PHUC VAN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/bo-nong-nghiep-va-moi-truong-de-nghi-ung-pho-dot-mua-lon-thu-2-tai-bac-bo-va-bac-trung-bo-post796111.html