Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang directed the urgent evacuation of people in high-risk areas in Ninh Gia.

On the afternoon of November 20, in the face of prolonged heavy rain causing deep flooding and the release of floodwaters from Dai Ninh Hydropower Plant, which isolated many areas of Ninh Gia Commune, Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang was present at the scene, visited and encouraged the forces on duty to respond to the floods; at the same time, directed the local authorities to proactively deploy plans to ensure absolute safety for people and organize urgent evacuation of households in high-risk areas.

From noon on November 19 to 5 a.m. on November 20, Ninh Gia commune recorded widespread heavy rain due to the influence of increased cold air combined with low pressure trough.

Dai Ninh Hydropower Plant releases floodwaters

At the same time, Dai Ninh Hydropower Plant released floodwaters with a flow rate of up to 2,300 m³/s, causing 5 villages along the Dai Ninh River, including Dai Ninh, Ninh Thien, Thien Chi, Kinh Te Moi and Tan Phu, to be deeply flooded, and many traffic sections were completely cut off.

Many houses and crops were submerged in water.

Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang was present at the flooded area in Ninh Gia commune to direct flood response work.

Preliminary statistics show that although there were no human casualties, infrastructure and production were greatly affected: the suspension bridge connecting Ninh Gia - Phu Hoi was washed away; Thien Chi village bridge was deeply flooded, causing traffic disruption; 87 households had their houses flooded; about 65 hectares of crops and coffee were submerged in water.

Farmers' crops were widely affected.

In Thien Chi village, the section from the iron bridge to the village hall was isolated by floodwaters, forcing about 100 households to evacuate urgently.

Rising water forced households to evacuate urgently

Households in Thien Chi village have been evacuated to safety.

Water level is rising higher and higher in Thien Chi village.

Phu Thien Bridge was washed away by floodwaters, causing traffic disruption.

Present at the most seriously flooded spot, Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang requested the forces to closely monitor weather developments, increase warnings and strictly carry out evacuation work: "The forces need to closely monitor water levels and flood discharge; immediately organize the evacuation of people in dangerous areas to safe places. People's safety is the top priority, absolutely do not let anyone stay in high-risk areas."

Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang was present at Ninh Gia commune to direct flood response work.

Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang was present at the scene in Ninh Gia commune to direct flood response work.

As soon as heavy rain appeared, Ninh Gia Commune People's Committee activated 24/24 duty; mobilized police, military , militia and other organizations to support people in moving their properties and evacuating to safe places. Duc Trong Electricity promptly cut off power in deeply flooded areas; at the same time, local forces organized food and drinking water supplies for isolated households. The commune's loudspeaker system continuously broadcast to inform about flood discharge situation and guide preventive measures.

Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang, along with leaders of departments and frontline functional forces, were present at the flooded area in Ninh Gia commune to direct flood response work.

Recognizing the efforts of the frontline forces in complex weather conditions, comrade Bui Thang presented gifts of encouragement to the Commune Police, the regional defense force, Regiment 994, the commune militia and self-defense forces, and other forces participating in flood response work.

Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee Deputy Secretary Bui Thang presented gifts to encourage frontline forces in Ninh Gia

Ms. Pham Thi Hoa, one of the evacuated households, shared:
“Thanks to the timely support from the authorities, my family is safe. We hope the flood will recede soon so we can stabilize our lives.”

Ms. Pham Thi Hoa - Resident in Ninh Gia

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