Proactive response to heavy rain, floods, inundation, flash floods, and landslides.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has just sent a document to the People's Committees of the provinces and cities in the midland and lowland areas of Northern Vietnam, Son La, and Lao Cai, requesting them to urgently implement measures to respond to heavy rain, floods, inundation, flash floods, and landslides.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has requested localities to urgently implement measures to respond to heavy rain, floods, inundation, flash floods, and landslides. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of August 25th to the morning of August 27th, the aforementioned areas will experience moderate to heavy rain, with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 100mm to 200mm, and exceeding 300mm in some places. The heavy rain poses a risk of flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and industrial zones; flash floods may occur on small rivers and streams, and landslides may occur on slopes.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment requests that localities closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings; promptly inform local authorities and the public to proactively prevent and mitigate damage. Emergency response teams should inspect and review residential areas along rivers and streams, low-lying areas, and high-risk areas; organize patrols and provide guidance to ensure safe traffic at underpasses, overflows, and areas with deep flooding and strong currents.

Local authorities need to prepare personnel, equipment, and supplies for rescue operations, disaster relief, and ensuring smooth traffic flow during heavy rains; maintain a strict duty roster and regularly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (via the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control).

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