Son La: Heavy rain causes traffic jams in many locations on National Highway 279D

Due to the influence of the weakening tropical low pressure circulation from storm No. 11, on the morning of October 6, Son La province had moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms, with common rainfall from 50 - 150 mm.

Landslides caused soil and rocks to fall onto the road, making traffic difficult. (Photo: VNA)

According to initial reports, heavy rain has caused traffic congestion at five locations on National Highway 279D. Specifically, traffic congestion is due to landslides on the embankment at Km55+180/National Highway 279D, with a length of 40m in Men village, Chieng Lao commune. Traffic congestion is due to siltation on the road surface at Km56+800/National Highway 279D in Men village, Chieng Lao commune. Traffic congestion is due to landslides on the embankment at Km80+250/National Highway 279D, with a length of 60m in Mon village, Muong Bu commune. Traffic congestion is due to flooding at Km82+600/National Highway 279D, with a length of 100m and a depth of 0.8m in sub-area 2, Muong Bu commune. Traffic is blocked due to siltation on the road surface at Km84+500/National Highway 279D in Gian village, Muong Bu commune... It is expected that traffic will be restored at these blocked locations this morning.

To prepare for Typhoon No. 11, proactively prevent and mitigate subsequent natural disasters, storms, and floods, and ensure the safety of people's lives and the State, on October 5th, the Chairman of the People's Committee of Son La province directed departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of communes and wards to closely monitor the developments of natural disasters, forecasts, and warnings; promptly and fully inform local authorities and the people to proactively prevent and avoid them; proactively advise the Provincial Civil Defense Command on disaster response plans; maintain communication, and have rescue forces and equipment ready.

Furthermore, departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of communes and wards must absolutely not be negligent or complacent; they must focus on leading and directing the decisive and urgent implementation of response measures at the highest level, ensuring the safety of people's and state's lives and property; directing, guiding, and supporting people in reinforcing houses, trimming trees, strengthening and protecting offices, warehouses, production and business establishments, public works (especially schools, medical facilities), and essential infrastructure (reservoirs, dams, telecommunications, electricity, billboards, etc.); implementing measures to protect agricultural production; supporting the harvesting of crops and aquatic products that are ready for harvest, minimizing damage.

On the other hand, departments, agencies, and the People's Committees of communes and wards are reviewing and perfecting plans to respond to low pressure systems, storms, floods, landslides, and flash floods according to the "four on-the-spot" principle; implementing solutions for drainage, reinforcement, and load reduction at landslide sites; reviewing, updating, and preparing plans for evacuating people from dangerous areas; commune authorities are informing each household of warnings; strengthening inspections and ensuring the safety of reservoirs, especially small reservoirs, critical structures, and those under construction; and preparing operational and regulation plans to be ready to handle unusual situations. Local authorities are organizing forces to guard, control, support, and guide traffic to ensure safety, especially at underpasses, spillways, areas with deep flooding, strong currents, and landslide-prone areas; resolutely prohibiting people and vehicles from passing through when it is unsafe.

Landslides caused soil and rocks to fall onto the road, making traffic difficult. (Photo: VNA)

Authorities are deploying personnel, supplies, and equipment to address incidents and ensure smooth traffic flow on major routes during heavy rains; deploying personnel, supplies, and equipment in key areas, ready to respond to and carry out rescue operations; and stockpiling food, essential supplies, and necessities in easily isolated residential areas to prevent shortages during prolonged heavy rains and floods.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Son La province requested telecommunications businesses to ensure infrastructure safety and maintain continuous communication between the central government, the province, communes, and villages; and to promptly address any communication disruptions. Relevant agencies were instructed to implement measures to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and infrastructure, preventing disruptions to students' education, emergency services, medical examinations and treatment, and promptly restoring healthcare services after the storm and floods.

The Provincial Military Command directs the forces stationed in the area to develop plans for mobilization and coordination with local authorities and relevant forces to respond to, rescue, and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters according to regulations. The Provincial Police directs local police to develop and implement plans to support the people in preventing, mitigating, and overcoming the consequences of natural disasters, and in search and rescue operations.

The Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station provides timely and comprehensive information, forecasts, and warnings on weather, hydrology, and natural disasters to the Provincial Civil Defense Command, relevant agencies, and mass media to inform the public; at the same time, it coordinates with local authorities and relevant units to warn, guide, and ensure the safety of tourists at tourist attractions and resorts in the province...

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/son-la-mua-lon-gay-tac-duong-o-nhieu-vi-tri-tren-quoc-lo-279d-20251006103954895.htm