According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), at 9 am on September 19, the water level at the upper Thác Bà reservoir was at an elevation of 57.19 meters, with an inflow of 432 cubic meters per second and a discharge of 738 cubic meters per second.
Following the operational regulations for the cascade reservoir system on the Red River, the MARD Minister ordered the Director of Thác Bà Hydropower Joint Stock Company to close the remaining two surface outlets by 2 pm on September 19. It was a rare occasion in the past few months that Thác Bà Hydropower had to close two outlets simultaneously, especially during Storm No. 3 when the inflow from the upstream once exceeded the discharge.
Thác Bà Hydropower closes two outlets this afternoon
To ensure the safety of the structure and activities along the river, the MARD requested the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to inform local authorities, residents, and organizations operating on or near the river to proactively take safety measures and adjust their activities accordingly. People should stay away from areas prone to landslides and ongoing construction sites to prevent potential losses.
Relevant units must promptly report any abnormal situations to the Ministry.
The Devastating Impact of Storm No. 4: Flooding, Landslides and Road Disruptions Wreak Havoc in Central Vietnam
As of 5 p.m. on September 19, according to the Department of Dike Management and Disaster Prevention, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, heavy flooding caused by Storm No. 4 has resulted in 77 localized areas of inundation and isolation across various central provinces and cities in the region.
The Storm Approaches Central Vietnam: Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Multiple Provinces
The tropical storm, known as Storm No. 4, battered central provinces with heavy rainfall, causing flooding in several localities. Authorities promptly evacuated hundreds of households to safety as the storm wreaked havoc in the region.
The Soaking Deluge: Central Vietnam’s Torrential Rains Leave Hundreds of Homes Submerged
Heavy rainfall battered the central provinces overnight, continuing into the early hours of September 20th. The downpour caused widespread flooding, prompting the swift evacuation of thousands of residents to safer grounds by the authorities.
“Government-Backed 2000 Billion VND Loan Scheme to Aid Post-Disaster Reconstruction”
Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) is offering a special loan package of up to 2000 billion VND with a 1% reduced interest rate for individuals and households affected by the floods. This initiative aims to support those impacted by the natural disaster to rebuild their lives and get back on their feet with ease.
Reopening of the Yen Vien – Lao Cai Railway: Delivering Relief Supplies to Flood-Affected Areas
This morning (September 15th), Vietnam Railways successfully cleared the mudslide-affected area and fully restored the Yen Vien-Lao Cai rail line.
