Nghe An proactively responds to heavy rain

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, in the next 24 to 48 hours, the Northern region, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall from 30-70mm, locally over 100mm (heavy rain is concentrated from evening to night).

To proactively respond to heavy rain, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of districts, cities and towns; relevant agencies and units to implement the following contents:

In Nghe An, there are many overflows on the roads, which are prone to flooding during heavy rain. Photo courtesy

Closely monitor weather warnings and forecasts to proactively prevent and have appropriate production plans, ensuring safety of people and property; maintain communication to promptly handle possible bad situations.

Direct specialized agencies to coordinate with information and communication agencies, especially the grassroots information system, to strengthen propaganda activities, disseminate instructions on skills to respond to heavy rains, floods, flash floods, landslides and localized inundation so that people know, proactively prevent, avoid, and minimize damage... People are strictly prohibited from fishing, collecting firewood... on rivers and streams during heavy rains and floods or moving into flooded areas, downstream of reservoirs.

Organize inspections and reviews of residential areas along rivers, streams, and low-lying areas, promptly detect areas at risk of insecurity, especially areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, flash floods, and deep flooding to proactively prevent and organize evacuation of people when situations arise. Clear the flow, promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour.

Organize traffic control and guidance during floods, especially is the movement through underground passages, spillways, areas at risk of landslides, and deep flooded areas.

Prepare forces and means to deploy rescue work when there is a situation.

Organize serious on-duty shifts, closely monitor weather and natural disaster developments, regularly compile reports to the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense (through the Standing Office)./.

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