Joining the Deputy Prime Minister's delegation were also leaders from the Ministries of Education and Training, Agriculture and Rural Development, and Health, as well as representatives from other relevant ministries and agencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha listened to a report from Ninh Binh province leaders on flood response efforts.
Patrol and guard the dike until the floodwaters recede.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha inspected the operation of the Gia Vien pumping station and conducted a field inspection at the Lac Khoai spillway on the Hoang Long dike.
Reporting to the Deputy Prime Minister, the leaders of Ninh Binh province stated that in the past period, they had led and directed the preparation of the "four on-the-spot" measures and response strategies to the storm and flood situation in the area. They also carried out the work of mobilizing and evacuating people in flood-affected areas in Nho Quan and Gia Vien districts.
According to statistics from the authorities, 1,005 houses were flooded due to the floods on the Hoang Long River, mainly concentrated in areas outside the dike.
On the afternoon of September 12th, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and his delegation conducted a field inspection at the Gia Vien pumping station and the Lac Khoai spillway.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha acknowledged Ninh Binh province's proactive approach in implementing response plans to the floods following Typhoon No. 3. In particular, Ninh Binh followed the correct procedures for anticipating flood releases, carried out evacuation plans when water levels reached 4.9 meters, and made good preparations for the "four on-the-spot" measures at the local level.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized that the water levels on the Hung Thi, Hong, and Nhue rivers have now decreased. Furthermore, according to forecasts from the meteorological and hydrological agency, the water levels on the Day and Hoang Long rivers are showing signs of stabilizing. Therefore, the factors contributing to the reduction of flood levels on Ninh Binh's rivers are very favorable.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested Ninh Binh to closely monitor weather developments and organize contingency plans to be ready in case of any situation.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha also noted that Ninh Binh needs to clearly understand that the stabilization of floodwaters only reduces the level of danger, but it is still above alarm level 3, and the weather situation remains complex. Therefore, complacency should be avoided; close monitoring of weather developments is necessary, and contingency plans should be in place to be ready for any situation that may arise; forces should be mobilized to continuously patrol and guard the dikes until they are safe.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested that all levels of government mobilize maximum resources to ensure the well-being of the people, guaranteeing safety of life and property, and preventing shortages of food, drinking water, and medicine. He also called for increased public awareness campaigns to educate people about the dangers of floods and to encourage proactive safety measures.
Issue an immigration order.
Later that same day, the Chairman of the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee, Pham Quang Ngoc, signed an evacuation order, requesting the People's Committees of Gia Vien and Nho Quan districts to inform the people in the flood diversion and discharge areas and to implement evacuation plans when the water level of the Hoang Long River at Ben De reaches (+5.3 m).
The Day River dike in Yen Khanh district is leaking water, prompting authorities to use tarpaulins and sandbags to reinforce it.
The People's Committee of Gia Viễn District and the People's Committee of Nho Quan District, in coordination with the Police, Military, and relevant agencies, are relocating residents and preparing rescue forces and equipment as needed. They are ensuring that all residents in flood diversion and flood retention areas are moved to safety before operating the Lạc Khoái spillway.
The People's Committee of Gia Viễn District, the People's Committee of Nho Quan District, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the One-Member Limited Liability Company for the Exploitation of Irrigation Works, and other relevant units are ready with plans for releasing water when ordered.
Authorities have banned vehicles from traveling on the dike after the incident occurred.
According to the 8 PM bulletin on September 12th from the Ninh Binh Meteorological and Hydrological Station, the water level on the Hoang Long River at Ben De was 4.93m (0.93m above alarm level 3); at Gian Khau it was 4.52m (0.82m above alarm level 3), 0.02m above the historical flood peak of 2017. The Day River at Ninh Binh was 4.21m (0.71m above alarm level 3), 0.27m above the historical flood peak of 2017.
Forecast for the next 12-24 hours: Water levels on the Hoang Long River at Ben De and Gian Khau will continue to rise slowly; at Ben De, the level is likely to be 5.00-5.20m (1.00-1.20m above alarm level 3); at Gian Khau, it will rise to 4.50-4.70m (0.80-1.00m above alarm level 3). On the Day River at Ninh Binh, the water level will continue to change slowly, at 4.20-4.40m (0.70-0.90m above alarm level 3).
Also on the evening of September 12th, authorities used tarpaulins and sandbags to reinforce the embankment of the Day River in the Khanh An Port area of Yen Khanh district due to water leakage from the Day River through the embankment. At the same time, authorities removed the barricades and prohibited all vehicles from circulating on the embankment to ensure safety.
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