Proactively protect irrigation works from storm No. 13

(GLO)- In response to forecasts of heavy rain due to the impact of storm No. 13, Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited is regulating and operating irrigation reservoirs in the western part of the province to ensure the safety of the works as well as people and property in the downstream area.

In recent days, officers and employees of Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited have proactively deployed solutions to respond to and prevent floods caused by the impact of storm No. 13.

Currently, many reservoirs have capacities exceeding normal water levels such as: Bien Ho B at 106%, Ha Ra Nam at 100%, Tan Son at 100%, Ia Rto at 100%... The remaining reservoirs have capacities according to single-reservoir and inter-reservoir operating procedures.

Bien Ho B Reservoir has accumulated water reaching and exceeding its design capacity. Photo: ND

In particular, at Ia Ring Lake (Bo Ngoong Commune), the operation is being focused on ensuring the safety of the project. The company has coordinated with relevant departments and branches to develop a plan for operating the reservoir's water supply when the project encounters an incident. Currently, the project is operating stably, the upstream sinkhole has been temporarily repaired to avoid foreign water from flowing in, and the spillway is operating normally.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Ty - Chairman of Bo Ngoong Commune People's Committee - said: In response to forecasts about the impact of storm No. 13, in recent days, the Commune Civil Defense Command has regularly inspected response work in villages and hamlets in the area. In particular, at the Ia Ring reservoir project, the Commune People's Committee regularly coordinates with Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation One Member Co., Ltd. to monitor water levels as well as management and operation work.

Currently, the commune has prepared forces according to the "4 on-site" motto to coordinate with functional forces to respond when incidents occur to minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

The Ia Ring reservoir incident area has been temporarily repaired. Photo: ND

Along with Ia Ring Lake, Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation One Member Co., Ltd. is also actively monitoring the water flow to Ayun Ha and Ia Mla reservoirs to respond promptly when incidents occur.

The water level at An Phu dam has exceeded the spillway. Photo: ND

Mr. Vo Dinh Phuc - Director of Phu Thien Irrigation Branch (Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited) shared: Currently, the water flow of Ayun Ha reservoir is within the allowable limit. Before the forecast of the professional agency about the impact of storm No. 13, from November 5 to now, 100% of the Branch staff have been on duty 24/24 hours, ready with plans to regulate and operate Ayun Ha reservoir in accordance with the Inter-reservoir Operation Procedure on the Ba River basin.

In addition, the unit also developed a plan to coordinate with the Subcommittee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue - Ayun Pa-Ia Pa Irrigation Branch to regulate water on the North Main Canal and the South Main Canal. At the same time, coordinate with local authorities to be ready to send notices and bulletins related to natural disasters to people in affected areas.

Ayun Ha Reservoir is operating, regulating inter-reservoirs on the Ba River basin.
Photo: ND

Talking to reporters, Mr. Phan Phuoc Thien - Deputy Director of Gia Lai Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited - informed: Currently, the Company focuses its forces to closely monitor weather developments, arrange 24/24 hours on duty, regularly check the operation of irrigation works, especially the system of reservoir and dam headworks, key locations, and items under regular repair and construction by 2025.

In particular, strictly implement the operation of the project according to the approved single reservoir and inter-reservoir procedures. Monitor and update data, monitoring bulletins and flood discharge notices (if any) to downstream localities according to regulations...

Source: https://baogialai.com.vn/chu-dong-bao-ve-cac-cong-trinh-thuy-loi-truoc-bao-so-13-post571498.html