Hanoi urgently fights flooding, ensures parade on September 2

Faced with localized flooding in Hanoi due to heavy rain from storm No. 5, Hanoi Drainage Company Limited has urgently deployed response measures to ensure service for the Preliminary Review Ceremony, parade, march and people's lives.

Many flooded spots

The report on August 27 of Hanoi Drainage Company Limited showed that many places in Hanoi are still flooded and stagnant. These places include: Vo Chi Cong (UDIC Building); Phu Xa (Phu Xa - Phuc Hoa intersection); Phan Van Truong (market gate - military barracks); Duong Dinh Nghe - Nam Trung Yen (behind KeangNam); RESCO urban area; Alley 89 Lac Long Quan; Road 2.5 Den Lu (next to Den Lu lake); Nguyen Chinh (from Alley 74 to Tan Mai canal culvert); Alley 165 Thai Ha; Huynh Thuc Khang (Nguyen Hong intersection - Alley 14 Huynh Thuc Khang).

Some other locations are also flooded such as: Co Linh (in front of and opposite Long Bien Secondary School); Dam Quang Trung Street (in front of and opposite Aeon Mall supermarket); Ngoc Lam Street (from Long Bien 1 intersection to Gia Lam Urban Environment Enterprise); Thien Duc railway underpass, underpass No. 3, No. 5, No. 6 and Km9+656 Thang Long Avenue; Trieu Khuc (lane 97 to Ao Dinh); General Department V Area - Ministry of Public Security ; Yen Xa; Buu Bridge (From K Hospital - Yen Xa Canal).

In heavily flooded areas, there are environmental sanitation workers on duty (Photo: TL)

In this situation, Hanoi Drainage Company has deployed forces at key locations. Key pumping stations such as Yen So, Cau Buu, Dong Bong 1, Dong Bong 2, Co Nhue, and Da Sy are operating at full capacity. The sluice gates are operating according to procedures, ensuring traffic safety in low-lying areas.

The company also continued to be on duty, solving drainage and collecting garbage at the collection stations. The sluice gates of regulating lakes such as Thien Quang, Bay Mau and Dong Da lakes were opened. As of 8:00 a.m. on August 27, the forces continued to be on duty, operating the main pumping station to lower the water level and clear the flow.

Mobilize 100% of flood prevention forces

According to Mr. Trinh Ngoc Son, Deputy General Director of Hanoi Drainage Company Limited, basically the flooding spots have been handled. The company has proactively implemented many plans as soon as the forecast of storm No. 5 was made: lowering the water level on the river system and regulating lakes; maintaining and repairing all pumping stations; arranging mobile equipment to quickly handle localized flooding black spots. During storm No. 5, 100% of the personnel, equipment and vehicles were mobilized to promptly handle the situation.

Mr. Trinh Ngoc Son added that the design capacity of the drainage system of the To Lich River basin is 310mm/2 days. However, after 2 days of rain, the rainfall measured in the Hai Ba Trung area reached 594mm, exceeding the design capacity. By 2:00 p.m. yesterday, the flooding points had been basically resolved.

Authorities participating in traffic support during storms (Photo: TL)

Mr. Trinh Ngoc Son recommends that people join hands with the city by not littering the streets, especially not letting garbage flow down manholes, obstructing the drainage system. Businesses need to cover water collection manholes to avoid stagnation during heavy rains.

Some flooded areas in other basins such as Ta Song Nhue (Vo Chi Cong), Huu Song Nhue (Nguyen Xien, Dai Lo Thang Long) are still flooded due to the water level of the Nhue River. Long Bien area is still partially flooded due to the incomplete investment in the drainage system. Old inner-city streets in Ba Dinh, which serve the parade, have been guaranteed not to be flooded.

To ensure drainage for the September 2nd holiday, the Company has developed a specific plan and communicated it to all staff. 100% of the staff will be on duty until September 2nd. Vehicles and equipment are regularly inspected to ensure good operation. Water levels in rivers and regulating lakes have been lowered. The Company also coordinates with the Department of Agriculture and Environment to promptly drain the outer ring, ensuring rapid drainage of water in the inner city. In particular, there are separate plans for the routes that the parade and marching groups pass through.

The company also closely coordinates with the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Traffic Police Department - Hanoi City Police to remotely divert traffic on roads that are likely to be flooded. People are advised to limit travel through this area. The company will immediately isolate the area for handling and promptly notify when the route is cleared. In addition, flooded areas are updated and made public in real time via the HSDC Maps application.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/ha-noi-khan-truong-chong-ngap-dam-bao-dieu-binh-dieu-hanh-29-215879.html