On November 3, the Department of Culture and Sports of Hue City sent a document to its affiliated units and communes and wards to proactively deploy measures to respond to heavy rains, floods, landslides and storm No. 13 (storm KALMAEGI).

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Hue Imperial Citadel Heritage Site on November 3. (Source: Van Hoa Newspaper)

The Department requires units to ensure absolute safety for people, property and the system of relics and museums in the area; urgently review, inspect and reinforce facilities at relics, museums, libraries, cultural houses and sports centers.

In particular, it is necessary to strengthen measures to prevent local flooding at warehouses storing artifacts, documents, books, newspapers and specialized equipment.

Units are required to move important documents, artifacts, and equipment such as computers, projectors, sound systems, etc. to safe places; ensure the safety of electrical and lighting systems at relic sites and museums.

The Department also requested the People's Committees of communes and wards to closely coordinate with relic management agencies, deploy plans to protect relics and cultural facilities, contributing to minimizing damage when storms and floods occur.

In addition, it is necessary to install barriers and warning signs in areas at risk of landslides and falls to ensure the safety of residents and tourists.

During the flood from October 26-30, many relics in Hue City were flooded. The Hue Imperial City was flooded nearly 1.5m, and some palaces were flooded. The response forces promptly moved and protected the artifacts and ensured the safety of property at the relics.