From tomorrow night 4-8, the North is likely to have heavy rain

On August 3, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment sent an urgent document to the People's Committees of provinces and cities in the Northern region, requesting them to be ready to respond to the widespread heavy rain forecast to occur from the evening of August 4 to the morning of August 7.

Heavy rain, landslide devastated entire hillside in Xa Dung commune ( Dien Bien province), early morning of August 1

The urgent dispatch from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment was sent after the meteorological agency reported that the mountainous and midland areas of the North are likely to experience a period of rain with total rainfall of 50-120mm, possibly over 250mm. The meteorological agency warned of the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous provinces.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep noted that in recent times, the North and North Central regions have experienced two major floods (the first occurred after the circulation of storm No. 3, causing serious damage in Nghe An province).

People in Song Ma commune (Son La province) gathered to clean up after the flood receded, August 2.

The most recent period from July 31 to August 1 was due to a low pressure trough, severely affecting the provinces of Son La and Dien Bien. In Son La province alone, the total estimated damage was nearly 700 billion VND, and in Dien Bien province, it was more than 500 billion VND.

On August 3, authorities urgently transported essential supplies to the affected people in Xa Dung commune (Dien Bien province).

The Ministry requested localities to closely monitor weather developments, urgently review and evacuate people from dangerous areas; inspect irrigation works, arrange forces on duty, and avoid unfortunate damage.

ANGEL

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tu-dem-mai-4-8-mien-bac-kha-nang-mua-lon-post806702.html