Updated date: 07/06/2023 19:18:40
DTO - On the afternoon of June 7, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Phuoc Thien chaired an online meeting with localities on the preparation and implementation plans to prevent, combat and overcome consequences of natural disasters in the province.
According to the Provincial Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Control and Search and Rescue, from the beginning of the year until now, there have been 8 heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, killing 1 person and completely collapsing. 12 houses, 155 roofs, 1 office; Falling perennials, fruit trees…
In addition, landslides continue to occur in communes, wards and towns in the province, directly affecting people's lives. Since the beginning of the year, two landslides have occurred on the Tien and Hau rivers, with a landslide length of 2m and an area of 120m1.580. Inland landslides occurred in 2 cases in Cao Lanh district, Chau Thanh district and Sa Dec city. Total property damage due to natural disasters is about VND 18 billion.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, El Nino is likely to appear in late May or early June 5 with a probability of 6-2023% and may last until early 70. Under the influence of El Nino, it often causes a shortage of rainfall in most regions of the country, common from 80 to 2024%.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Phuoc Thien delivered a concluding speech at the meeting
In order to ensure disaster response plans and the impacts of El Nino phenomenon in the province in the coming time, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Phuoc Thien suggested that sectors and localities develop plans to respond to natural disasters. situations of drought and saltwater intrusion suitable to local production and daily life conditions; monitor weather and hydrological situation proactively and take appropriate response measures.
The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also asked localities to forecast and review areas with high risk of landslides; research and propose policies to support and relocate people to residential clusters and lines suitable to the actual situation. Regarding the universalization of swimming, schools and localities must adjust swimming teaching programs for children, focusing on building concentrated swimming spots under the supervision of adults to create fun spots and improve swimming skills. Swimming for kids…
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