Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc (second from the left) inspects landslide remediation work in Chau Phu commune. Photo: THANH TIEN
Mitigating the effects of storms and heavy rain.
These days, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh My commune, Huynh Tan Hung, regularly inspects the dikes protecting the 2025 autumn-winter rice crop in the area. According to Mr. Hung, in the 2025 autumn-winter crop, Binh My commune will plant over 6,015 hectares, of which rice accounts for more than 5,187 hectares. “In the 2025 autumn-winter crop, Binh My was affected by 10 typhoons and tropical depressions, impacting farmers' production. Floodwaters from upstream combined with high tides caused water levels in rivers, canals, and ditches in the commune to rise 0.5-0.7m higher than in previous years. The floodwaters created strong currents and eddies, leading to landslides, subsidence, and leaks in the dikes, causing damage and affecting the production and daily lives of the people,” Mr. Hung said.
In Binh My commune, there are 37 landslide, subsidence, and sinkhole locations, causing concern among residents. Previously, typhoons No. 5 and No. 6 damaged 76.6 hectares of newly planted rice crops belonging to 80 households. Typhoon No. 12 and a tropical depression caused thunderstorms that severed power lines for the Phu Thien Cooperative, and the pumps stopped working, leading to flooding of 14.46 hectares of vegetable crops belonging to 48 households. “We mobilized militia, police, and local security forces, along with residents, to survey the scene, demarcate areas, and locate leaks. From there, we devised solutions and used reinforcing materials to repair the damage. At the same time, we erected barriers, put up warning signs, and posted signs indicating reduced load limits at the beginning of roads with landslides… to ensure the safety of people traveling through this area,” said Mr. Huynh Tan Hung.
In Chau Phu commune, rising floodwaters combined with heavy rain have caused leaks in some culverts and weakened dikes, requiring reinforcement; seven points in particular need urgent strengthening to protect the autumn-winter rice crop that is about to be harvested. Chairman of the Chau Phu Commune People's Committee, Le Quoc Phong, said: “We mobilized forces and equipment to promptly address and repair the damaged dikes, so the autumn-winter rice crop was not affected. The commune has requested cooperatives and cooperative groups to coordinate with forces to regularly patrol to detect and address vulnerable points and ensure pumping and drainage to prevent flooding in the autumn-winter rice production sub-regions.”
Focus on protecting the rice crop.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment, in September and October, the entire province recorded 148 points of landslides, subsidence, and water leakage through dikes in 32 communes and wards. The Department requested localities to assign forces to regularly patrol and inspect, promptly handling any situations that arise; and to urgently mobilize forces using rubber tarpaulins and sandbags to repair high-risk areas. The Department requested the An Giang Water Resources Exploitation One-Member Limited Liability Company to operate pumping stations at full capacity to combat flooding and minimize damage to people.
Regarding the impact of combined flooding and high tides, the Department of Agriculture and Environment advised the Provincial People's Committee to close the Tha La and Tra Su sluice gates to reduce the amount of floodwater flowing downstream. The Department requested the Irrigation Sub-Department to report on the current state of riverbank erosion and propose effective solutions. Based on this, the Department sought guidance from the province on reinforcing and addressing 19 areas of riverbank and canal erosion, with a total length of 26,782 meters and an estimated total cost of approximately 4,375 billion VND.
Inspecting landslide areas and dikes protecting the 2025 autumn-winter rice crop, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc emphasized the proactive role of localities in patrolling, inspecting, and addressing vulnerable points within their jurisdiction. He also requested that communes and wards prepare personnel and equipment according to the "four on-the-spot" principle to respond to any situation. "Due to the influence of the remnants of storms and tropical depressions, the province will experience prolonged heavy rain. Localities must strengthen patrols and controls, promptly addressing vulnerable points showing signs of water leakage through the dike body. Absolutely no complacency is acceptable, as this year will see high and prolonged flood levels and extremely erratic weather patterns," Vice Chairman Ngo Cong Thuc explained.
Mr. Ngo Cong Thuc requested that localities strengthen propaganda and raise awareness of the role of people in maintaining dikes to protect rice crops. With the prolonged rain, localities with autumn-winter rice fields must require cooperatives and agricultural associations to strengthen inspections of machinery and equipment, and maximize the capacity of pumping stations to combat flooding. “This is a crucial time for the entire production season, requiring all sectors, localities, and individuals to demonstrate a proactive spirit and effectively respond to all situations. For areas with landslides or vulnerable points showing signs of water leakage, urgent and decisive action must be taken to avoid being caught off guard. From now until the end of the season, we must strive to ensure a successful autumn-winter rice crop in 2025 for the people,” Mr. Ngo Cong Thuc emphasized.
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