The People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa province has just issued Official Dispatch No. 19 on responding to rains, floods, landslides, flash floods, and inundation.
According to the People’s Committee, due to the impact of the third storm, from September 6 to the morning of September 9, there were heavy rains in the area, with total rainfall ranging from 120-170mm, and some places recording more than 200mm. The heavy rains caused flooding in low-lying areas, agricultural production areas, and underground passages, and also triggered landslides on some roads…
According to forecasts, due to the influence of the tropical convergence zone passing through the North and connecting with the weakened low-pressure area from the third storm, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the area of Thanh Hoa province during the late afternoon and evening of September 9, with heavy falls in some places. In addition, from September 10 to 13, there is a possibility of another round of moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms.
To proactively respond to natural disasters in the coming days, the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee instructed relevant sectors, units, and localities to closely monitor the development of rains and floods and potential natural disasters such as flash floods, landslides, and inundation; and to proactively respond in accordance with the principle of “four on-site” preparedness.
Hastening the mobilization of resources to promptly overcome the consequences of the third storm and the rains and floods it brought. This includes focusing on repairing damaged houses to ensure the safety of the people; fixing damaged transportation infrastructure to ensure smooth and safe travel for people and vehicles.
Proactively organizing the evacuation and relocation of people in dangerous areas, especially in the mountainous regions of the province. Localities are required to proactively evacuate and relocate people in areas prone to landslides and flash floods and those that have suffered damage from the third storm. They should also arrange for forces to guard underground passages that are prone to flooding to ensure the safety of the people.
Preparing forces, means, materials, and equipment to promptly rescue, handle incidents, and overcome the consequences of rains and floods when situations arise.
According to reports from functional agencies and People’s Committees of districts, towns, and cities in Thanh Hoa province, as of the afternoon of September 8, the third storm had injured two people due to falling trees, damaged the roofs of 184 houses, and caused landslides and damage to house foundations and retaining walls.
In addition, thousands of hectares of rice and crops were flooded or damaged; many national highways and provincial roads, especially in some mountainous districts, suffered subsidence and landslides; and more than 100 trees were uprooted.
After the third storm, functional agencies and localities in Thanh Hoa province organized delegations to inspect and direct the overcoming of consequences, support people in repairing damaged houses, urgently consolidate statistics on damage, and propose support needs to soon overcome the consequences caused by natural disasters.
The Provincial Department of Transport coordinates with People’s Committees of localities and relevant units to mobilize forces, materials, and vehicles to clean up transportation landslide sites, set up guards, and erect barriers and traffic diversion signs at dangerous locations that cause road blockage.
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