Mountainous communes proactively respond to landslide risks

Due to the impact of storm No. 5, the province has had moderate to heavy rain, and in many places very heavy rain, with the common rainfall on August 25 ranging from 100-150mm, so some localities in the province, especially mountainous communes, are at very high risk of landslides... Currently, localities have proactively reviewed risky areas and anticipated storms and rains to evacuate and respond when necessary.

Leaders of Cuc Phuong commune inspected residential areas located in areas at risk of landslides.

According to information from Cuc Phuong Meteorological Station, the rainfall from 7:00 a.m. on August 24 to 1:00 p.m. on August 25 was 79.2 mm. Since the morning of August 26, heavy rain has continued to occur in Cuc Phuong commune. According to a quick report from the People's Committee of Cuc Phuong commune, there are currently 6 key locations at high risk of natural disasters in the area. Notably, the hill area of ​​Sam 3 village, where a landslide occurred, affecting 3,000 m² of production forest land and home gardens, forcing 2 households to relocate since 2024. Currently, the risk of landslides still exists, threatening the safety of the road into the village.

Many locations have been warned by Cuc Phuong commune to be at risk of flooding if the water rises.

In addition, Nga 3 village located on Nga stream, the flood discharge from Cuc Phuong National Park, is also warned of the possibility of flash floods. If this scenario occurs, the entire area from DT 479D road, the commune People's Committee headquarters to Dong Tam village will be directly affected. In addition, Dong Tam, Dong Bot, Bong Lai and Xuan Vien villages are also at risk of local flooding. In Dong Tam village, nearly 30 households living along the inter-village route and Vedana Cuc Phuong tourist area are likely to be isolated when the water rises. In Dong Bot village, about 50 households may be flooded due to water overflowing from protective forests and production forests. Bong Lai village alone, adjacent to Bong Lai lake, has about 120 households, including the resettlement area on the East-West road located in the high-risk flooding area. In Xuan Vien village, near Bai Ca lake, if the water in the protective forest and buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park overflows, about 550 hectares of agricultural land will be severely affected...

Forces and people of Cuc Phuong commune quickly deployed to overcome the consequences after the storm.

Faced with the above situation, the leaders of Cuc Phuong commune affirmed that they are coordinating with specialized agencies to review and place warning signs at vulnerable points; at the same time, they require people to proactively plan for evacuation, protecting their lives and property. “We put people's safety first. Response plans are being urgently deployed, not to be passive or surprised by the developments of floods,” emphasized Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune Pham Manh Hung.

In the mountainous commune of Phu Long, on the morning of August 26, due to the impact of heavy rain, many inter-commune, village and school roads were flooded and some hillside areas had small landslides.... Initial statistics show that about 50 hectares of rice were affected...

Some roads in Phu Long commune this morning were flooded and caused localized flooding.

Comrade Dang Xuan Tuan, Chairman of Phu Long Commune People's Committee, said: Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 5, the commune has promptly deployed plans to respond to floods in the area. In the immediate future, the commune has conducted a review of residential areas living along streams, hillsides, low-lying areas, areas at risk of landslides, etc., and deployed plans to evacuate people; notify the flood situation so that people can proactively respond. At the same time, closely monitor the developments of rain, floods, water levels of reservoirs, rainfall; be ready to deploy forces, means, and equipment to promptly handle incidents; proactively evacuate people from dangerous areas. Currently, Phu Long Commune People's Committee has requested functional forces to put up warning signs, arrange forces to block off areas with strong currents and dangerous areas. Organize security protection, social order and safety in key areas, evacuation areas to and from;

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the circulation of storm No. 5 will continue to cause heavy rain until the end of August 26 in the mountainous areas, midlands and deltas of the North; in which, Ninh Binh province will have heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 100-200mm. The Provincial People's Committee also directed localities to thoroughly evacuate and relocate residents in dangerous areas, especially those that are often deeply flooded during heavy rains, places at risk of flash floods, landslides, and areas with fast-flowing water along rivers and streams, based on specific situations.

Mr. Lam Tuan, Head of the Irrigation Sub-Department, Department of Agriculture and Environment, said: the authorities are continuing to closely monitor forecasts and warnings about the risk of heavy rain, floods, landslides, etc.; promptly report to competent authorities to direct, coordinate, and mobilize forces and means to support localities in responding to floods and natural disasters.

Article and photos: Nguyen Thom

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