At noon today, September 22, Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant opened the bottom gate to release floodwaters again.

The dispatch of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that at 09:00 on September 22, 2024, the upstream water level of Hoa Binh Lake was at 116.99m, the inflow to the lake was 3,179m3/s, and the discharge was 2,039m3/s.

Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 12 of the Inter-reservoir Operation Procedures on the Red River Basin promulgated under Decision No. 740/QD-TTg dated June 17, 2019 of the Prime Minister; Resolution No. 102/NQ-CP dated June 29, 2024 of the Government on ensuring the direction and operation of natural disaster prevention and control during the period of perfecting the civil defense command and direction agencies at all levels, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development ordered the Director of Hoa Binh Hydropower Company to open 1 bottom spillway gate of Hoa Binh Hydropower Reservoir at 12:00 on September 22, 2024.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has just issued an official dispatch ordering the Director of Hoa Binh Hydropower Company to open a bottom spillway gate of Hoa Binh Hydropower Reservoir at 12:00 on September 22, 2024.

Closely monitor the development of rain and floods, construction safety, flow to the reservoir, upstream and downstream water levels of the reservoir, promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (through the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control) and relevant agencies as prescribed.

To ensure safety for works and riverside activities, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has also sent an official dispatch to the People's Committees of the following provinces and cities: Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, requesting that organizations immediately notify authorities at all levels, people, organizations operating on rivers and riverside; aquaculture facilities, water transport vehicles; ferry terminals; review and ensure safety of works under construction; activities of sand and gravel exploitation, gathering and transit to know information about flood discharge from Hoa Binh hydropower reservoir to proactively take preventive measures to ensure safety of people and property.

Direct relevant agencies and units to coordinate with the reservoir owner to find solutions to ensure safety for curious people approaching the flood discharge viewing area.

Report and promptly propose solutions to handle unusual situations that may occur during flood discharge to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (through the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control).

Source: https://danviet.vn/khan-12-gio-trua-nay-22-9-thuy-dien-hoa-binh-lai-mo-cua-day-xa-lu-20240922102517914.htm