Da Nang propagates natural disaster prevention to 500 commune and village officials in the downstream area of Vu Gia River

DNO - On the morning of August 15, in Dai Loc commune, 8 hydropower companies on the Vu Gia river system coordinated with the authorities of Dai Loc and Ha Nha communes to organize a communication conference on disaster prevention and mitigation for the downstream area of Vu Gia river for 500 commune and village officials.

Mr. Ngo Xuan The, Deputy General Director of A Vuong Hydropower Company, disseminated knowledge on natural disaster prevention and mitigation at the conference. Photo: TAN SY

Hydropower companies on the Vu Gia river system include A Vuong, Dak My, Song Bung, Phu Thanh My, Power Construction Consulting Joint Stock Company 1, Dat Phuong Song Bung, Geruco Song Kon and Za Hung.

At the conference, delegates were provided with information on the impacts of increasingly extreme and unpredictable climate change; solutions for natural disaster prevention and adaptation to climate change; operating procedures for hydropower plants on the Vu Gia River and the operating procedures for the Vu Gia - Thu Bon reservoir network issued by the Prime Minister ; recommendations and response skills when storms and floods occur; how to use the flood warning system via Zalo and safety measures when hydropower plants regulate reservoir water levels.

The organizing committee presented raincoats to the Disaster Prevention and Control Command of Dai Loc and Ha Nha communes. Photo: TAN SY

Previously, hydropower companies coordinated with local authorities to organize communication campaigns on natural disaster prevention in the communes of Thuong Duc, Vu Gia, Phu Thuan, etc.

The activity contributes to enhancing coordination between the community and hydropower operators, ensuring safety for downstream areas, helping people proactively respond and minimize damage caused by storms and floods.

According to forecasts, from now until the end of 2025, Da Nang may be affected by 4-6 storms, tropical depressions and many extreme weather patterns. In particular, Dai Loc and Ha Nha are two key localities in terms of flooding, directly affected by the operations of 9 hydropower plants across the basin.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/da-nang-tuyen-truyen-phong-chong-thien-tai-cho-500-can-bo-xa-thon-vung-ha-du-song-vu-gia-3299474.html