Responding to and overcoming the consequences of heavy rain

Major damage

Latest update from the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, in the past 24 hours (from 11:00 on May 18 to 11:00 on May 19), there has been moderate rain, heavy rain, and very heavy rain in some places in the province. In Chiem Hoa, the communes of Binh Phu measured rainfall of 114mm, Ha Lang 109mm. In Yen Son district, the communes of Hoang Khai measured rainfall of up to 163mm, Tien Bo 139mm. In Na Hang district, Hong Thai commune 126mm. In Son Duong district, the communes of Thuong Am 146mm, Tan Trao 111mm.

Na Hang district authorities clean up traffic after floods.

Heavy rains have caused localized flooding in many localities, greatly affecting people's travel and production. Soil moisture models show that some areas in the province are near saturation (over 85%) or have reached saturation, with a very high risk of landslides in mountainous and slope areas.

According to the Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, as of 3:00 p.m. on May 19, 302 houses were damaged and affected, with the most in Na Hang, with over 100 houses. In addition, nearly 200 hectares of rice, corn, vegetables and forestry trees were broken and flooded; over 9 hectares of aquaculture area were flooded, 2 fish cages were swept away by flood; 21 traffic locations on roads in Na Hang, Lam Binh and Son Duong districts were damaged and eroded by flood rains and floods...

Comrade Ma Quy Don, Vice Chairman of Na Hang District People's Committee, said that although it is just the beginning of the rainy season, there have been very heavy rains, causing heavy damage to property, and the risk of landslides is very high. In fact, in recent days, landslides have continuously occurred in localities in the district, threatening the safety of people's lives and constructions.

According to the people in Son Duong and Yen Son districts, the weather is unusual, with heavy rains occurring right from the beginning of the season, not following the rules, negatively affecting production activities and damaging people's property.

Urgently overcome the consequences

According to Mr. Ma Quy Don, Vice Chairman of Na Hang District People's Committee, immediately after the natural disaster occurred, the District People's Committee directed and assigned responsible officials to go to the grassroots to grasp the situation and direct communes and towns to count the damage. At the same time, they guided people to quickly overcome the consequences of heavy rain and flooding, ensuring the stability of people's lives and production.

Na Hang Traffic Department workers cleared the landslide onto the road, ensuring smooth traffic.

Currently, the entire route from Na Hang town to Son Phu commune has been mobilized by specialized units with machinery and human resources to clear landslides and ensure smooth traffic. By 7:00 a.m. on May 19, the routes from the district center to the communes had returned to normal. As for households affected by landslides, neighbors and militia forces have also provided human resources to level and reinforce their houses to ensure safety.

Comrade Nguyen Van Thuan, Head of the provincial Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection, said that through inspection, some localities of Son Duong, Na Hang, Lam Binh, Chiem Hoa districts, and Tuyen Quang city had corn and rice fields that were downed, broken, and flooded by heavy rain. The Department is coordinating with the District Agricultural Service Centers to guide people to clear the drainage system of stagnant water, creating conditions for crops to recover.

Comrade Bui Chi Thanh, Head of the Irrigation Sub-Department, Chief of Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, shared that although it is just the beginning of the rainy season, heavy and very heavy rains have appeared, warning at level 2 (very dangerous level), showing that the level of natural disasters this year is difficult to predict and very dangerous. In addition, heavy rains and thunderstorms occur mainly in the evening, night and early morning. Therefore, to limit natural disasters, people need to raise their awareness and proactively respond. If you detect any unusual signs, quickly evacuate to a safe place to protect yourself and your loved ones.

In the recent provincial Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Plan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen The Giang requested: Districts and cities direct the People's Committees of communes, wards and towns to closely inspect vulnerable locations, post warning signs prohibiting people from entering dangerous areas; promptly inform people about weather developments and rainfall on social platforms and radio so that people can understand. When natural disasters occur, implement the "4 on-site" motto to quickly overcome the consequences, stabilize people's lives soon, and minimize damage.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/ung-pho-khac-phuc-hau-qua-mua-lon-212127.html