Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspects flood relief work in Hue Imperial City

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh emphasized that the Hue Monuments Complex is a World Heritage Site, so protecting royal architectural works in extreme weather conditions must be given top priority, especially drainage systems, waterproofing, foundation reinforcement and preservation of artifacts.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected flood relief work in Hue Imperial City.

On the morning of October 31, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected the flood recovery and environmental sanitation work at Hue Imperial City.

The leaders of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center quickly reported on the situation of heavy rain and flooding that has lasted for many days. Accordingly, heavy rain has caused some areas in the Imperial City to be deeply flooded, affecting the landscape, technical infrastructure and conservation and exhibition activities.

Authorities, relic site staff and local people have mobilized pumps, sandbags and flood-prevention materials to protect the structures and ensure the safety of visitors.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh acknowledged the proactive and urgent spirit of local authorities and conservation teams in responding to natural disasters and minimizing damage to heritage.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected flood relief work in Hue Imperial City.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the Complex of Hue Monuments is a World Heritage Site, so protecting the royal architectural works in extreme weather conditions must be given top priority, especially the drainage system, waterproofing, foundation reinforcement and preservation of artifacts. At the same time, he requested the Hue City government and the Hue Monuments Conservation Center to comprehensively review the items vulnerable to floods and develop long-term response plans in the direction of climate change adaptation.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected flood relief work at Hue Imperial City.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh also requested units to continue focusing on quickly overcoming the consequences, cleaning and draining water, ensuring early reopening to serve visitors in the spirit of clearing as soon as the water recedes; paying attention to ensuring absolute safety for the task force and people in the complicated weather conditions.

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