Proactive in responding to the heavy rains and floods, the authorities in Thanh Hoa province evacuated 1,012 households, totaling 4,184 people, from areas prone to flash floods, landslides, and lowland flooding to safer locations. As of now, 307 households comprising 1,196 individuals have returned to their original residences.
According to cumulative updates, the province of Thanh Hoa has sustained damage to 289 houses, with 3,107 hectares of rice and 1,120 hectares of annual crops inundated and toppled. The storm also impacted ten schools and brought down 28 low-voltage electricity poles, while 1.8 kilometers of river and stream banks caved in.
National roads, provincial roads, and rural transport systems experienced localized flooding, landslides, roadbed subsidence and deposition, road cracking, and other issues.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Thanh Hoa continues to direct and implement timely measures to ensure the safety of dykes, reservoirs, and timely detection and handling of incidents from the outset.
The companies operating hydraulic engineering structures are expediting drainage measures to protect agricultural production. The Thanh Hoa Power Company is responsible for providing safe and continuous electricity to pumping stations and drainage canals.
On September 12, the Thanh Hoa Hydro-Meteorological Station issued a warning of a very high risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence due to heavy rains or water flows in the province.
By noon of the same day, seven districts in Thanh Hoa were at very high risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence due to heavy rains or water flows, namely: Muong Lat, Quan Hoa, Quan Son, Ba Thuoc, Ngoc Lac, Thach Thanh, and Thuong Xuan. Other districts, such as Lang Chanh, Cam Thuy, Nhu Thanh, and Nhu Xuan, are at a high risk of these natural disasters.
Local authorities, related units, and residents need to proactively prepare safety measures and be ready to respond to adverse situations to minimize damage to life and property.
In the face of storm-induced damage, the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa province issued a dispatch to promptly address the aftermath, focusing on key tasks: providing free medical treatment for the injured; organizing food and essential goods relief for affected households at risk of hunger, especially those who had to evacuate or relocate; arranging temporary accommodations for households that lost their homes; and ensuring that no one goes hungry, cold, or homeless.
Mobilize on-site forces to assist residents in swiftly repairing damaged houses caused by natural disasters. Strictly implement dyke patrols, guards, and supports as regulated, especially along the Ma, Buoi, Len, and Cau Chay rivers.
Take the initiative to mobilize local resources and other legal capital sources to promptly overcome the consequences of storms and floods, quickly stabilize people’s lives, and promptly restore production and business activities.
Regularly inspect, review, and accurately update and report statistics on the damage caused by Storm No. 3 and post-storm floods to the three standing offices of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
The Military Command, Provincial Police, and Border Guard Command of Thanh Hoa province have deployed over 8,000 officers and soldiers to assist locals in responding to and overcoming the damage caused by Storm No. 3 and the subsequent floods.
The Rising Waters of Buoi and Hoat Rivers: Thanh Hoa Urgently Reinforces Dikes, Prepares to Evacuate 3,000 Residents.
On the morning of September 13, the Buoi and Hoat rivers continued to swell, prompting authorities in Thanh Hoa province to remain on high alert and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of the local populace.
The Soaring Price of Vegetables: Green Gourd Doubles in Price, While Parsley Reaches 250,000 VND/kg Despite Assured Supply.
The cost of vegetables in Hanoi’s local markets has doubled since before the third storm, despite assurances of stable supply chains. A stark illustration of this is that 10,000 VND now buys only two stalks of scallions and a small bunch of coriander.
The Heavy Rainfall Submerges Sections of National Highway 1A
Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding on National Highway 1A, particularly in the Ha Trung district of Thanh Hoa province. The deluge has resulted in deep waterlogged stretches, disrupting traffic flow. Authorities have promptly responded, deploying personnel on the ground to regulate and divert traffic, ensuring the safety of commuters and facilitating a swift return to normalcy.
Optimizing Hydropower Reservoir Operations to Mitigate Downstream Flooding
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 94/CD-TTg on September 12, 2024, emphasizing the importance of enhanced operations and regulation of hydroelectric reservoirs in the Northern provinces. The dispatch aims to ensure the safety of dike systems and minimize flooding and inundation-related damages in downstream areas.
5 Strategies to Revive Business Operations Post-Natural Disasters
Preliminary statistics from the State Bank’s Quang Ninh and Hai Phong branches reveal a significant impact on outstanding debt in the aftermath of Storm No. 3, particularly in the fields of production, business, trade, industry, and construction.
