On November 14th, the Department of Education and Training of Thua Thien Hue province issued an urgent notice regarding the suspension of classes for students on November 15th to avoid flooding.
Specifically, according to the Thua Thien Hue Department of Education and Training, many areas in Huong Tra town, Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Phu Loc, Phu Vang, A Luoi, Nam Dong districts, and Hue City are currently experiencing localized flooding. The Thua Thien Hue Department of Education and Training is notifying the leaders of the District Departments of Education and Training; the Vocational Education and Continuing Education Centers; and the principals of schools under the Department's jurisdiction to proactively inform students to take Wednesday (November 15th) off school based on the actual situation in their localities.
" Leaders of the Departments of Education and Training, Centers and Principals should promptly disseminate this announcement through various channels so that students, teachers and parents are aware and can implement measures to ensure the overall safety of students and teachers, and to proactively prepare parents, " the announcement from the Thua Thien Hue Department of Education and Training stated.
The water level of the Perfume River is rising very rapidly and is forecast to reach alarm level 3 at 11 PM on November 14th.
According to a representative from the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Thua Thien Hue province, heavy and very heavy rain continued in Thua Thien Hue province throughout the afternoon and evening of November 14th.
In particular, some mountainous areas are experiencing heavy rainfall. Rainfall measured on November 14th was 823.8mm in Thuong Quang (Nam Dong); 746.8mm in Huong Son (Nam Dong); 683.2mm in Ta Ring Lake (Nam Dong); 654.4mm in Khe Tre town (Nam Dong); 652.4mm in Thuong Nhat hydroelectric dam (Nam Dong); 530.6mm in the Thuong Nhat hydroelectric basin; 414.8mm in Huong Nguyen (A Luoi); 384.0mm in Bach Ma National Park (Phu Loc); 293.0mm in Rao Trang 3 hydroelectric dam (Phong Dien); and 288.6mm in Binh Dien hydroelectric plant (Huong Tra town)...
Forecasts indicate that flood levels in rivers in Thua Thien Hue province will continue to rise rapidly over the next 24 hours. Specifically, the forecast for the evening and night of November 14th suggests that the water level of the Huong River at the Kim Long station could reach 3.5m (level 3 of the flood warning) by 11 PM; the Bo River could reach 3.65m (0.65m above flood warning level 2); and the Truoi River (Phu Loc district) could reach 3.0m.
Also related to the flood situation, on the evening of November 14th, heavy rain accompanied by strong winds caused trees to fall and roofs to be blown off several houses in Lang Co town (Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province). Specifically, heavy rain and strong winds blew off the roofs of 4 houses in the coastal area of Dong Duong residential group; several fallen trees caused traffic congestion in Lang Co town (Phu Loc district).
Heavy rain and strong winds ripped off the roofs of several houses in Lang Co town (Phu Loc district).
Immediately after receiving the information, the Lang Co Border Guard Station (under the Thua Thien Hue Provincial Border Guard Command) mobilized 15 officers and soldiers to coordinate with the local authorities to relocate people and their property to safe places; assist people in repairing houses and clearing fallen trees to ensure traffic flow.
According to a representative from the Thua Thien Hue Provincial Border Guard Command, the unit currently maintains 380 officers and soldiers and 24 vehicles on duty 24/7; directing units to closely monitor weather developments and the local situation; coordinating with local authorities to review and plan the evacuation of people in dangerous areas; and having forces and vehicles ready to carry out tasks when situations arise.
NGUYEN VUONG
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