Lam Dong urgently directs response to natural disaster situations

According to a quick report from localities, prolonged heavy rains have caused deep flooding in many areas, seriously affecting people's lives. Currently, the whole province has recorded 1,750 flooded households, including Ham Liem commune with 300 households; Song Luy commune with 400 households; Lien Huong commune with more than 1,000 flooded households, 300 households have been evacuated; Ham Thuan commune with 50 deeply flooded households, further evacuation is underway... In addition, dozens of boats have sunk or drifted out to sea, many ships are in dangerous condition, needing urgent rescue.

Ham Liem commune forces support people's evacuation

Faced with serious and complicated developments, the Provincial People's Committee issued an urgent directive: Assign the People's Committees of communes, wards, and special zones to urgently evacuate all households still in deep flooded areas and unsafe areas to safe places; absolutely do not let people be isolated. Organize 24/7 duty, arrange support forces at key points according to the "4 on-site" motto, focusing on supporting the elderly, children, pregnant women and special cases. Take charge of setting up temporary shelters; ensure food, clean water, lighting, medicine and necessities. Review and count local damages and report to the Provincial Civil Defense Command according to regulations.

People of Lien Huong commune moor their boats when the water level at the river mouth rises.

The Provincial People's Committee assigned relevant units and departments to mobilize maximum forces to participate in supporting the evacuation of people; traffic diversion; prohibiting vehicles not on duty from entering deep flooded areas. Mobilize vehicles and specialized forces to support localities in evacuating and rescuing people. Be ready to deploy rescue forces in areas with rapidly rising water or at risk of landslides. Organize search and rescue forces at sea; verify the location of sunken or drifting ships and deploy emergency rescue. Instruct fishermen to anchor their boats safely; resolutely prevent ships from going out to sea in dangerous conditions. Establish communication channels, promptly receive and handle distress signals from fishermen.

The Department of Construction monitors the traffic system, promptly closes roads, divides lanes, and places warning signs at dangerous points. Arranges forces on standby to handle landslides, road breaks, and supports traffic flow when necessary.

Many houses in Luong Son commune were deeply flooded on the morning of December 4.

The Provincial People's Committee requests owners of irrigation and hydroelectric reservoirs in the province to strictly implement the contents of the reservoir and inter-reservoir operation procedures; and disaster response plans. Timely notify downstream localities of the plans and timing of flood discharge operations of reservoirs and dams... Proactively operate irrigation and hydroelectric works to drain water and prevent flooding...

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