Rain across the country until July 18
At the meeting on response to the tropical depression this morning (July 15), Deputy Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Hoang Phuc Lam said that at 7:00 a.m. this morning, the tropical depression was at level 6 intensity.
Today, the tropical depression will maintain its intensity at level 6, then gradually weaken. When it reaches the shore, the tropical depression is expected to weaken below level 6.
Representatives of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting also stated that, according to the cloud field distribution, the entire Central region and extending to the North will have rain until July 18. Rainfall ranges from 50 - 100mm.
Risk of landslides in the Southern Central Highlands, the Central and Northern mountainous regions, especially Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Dien Bien, Lai Chau...
On rivers from Thanh Hoa - Quang Tri, there is a possibility of a flood on small streams and upstream rivers at alert level 1. There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides in mountainous areas, localized flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and urban areas.
Risk of major damage
Director of the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) Pham Duc Luan noted that although the tropical depression has a low intensity, the potential for damage is still very high, especially the danger to ships at sea and the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Citing the landslide that killed and injured 11 people in Ha Giang, Mr. Pham Duc Luan said that for roads that have been eroded or are still at risk of being eroded, the Ministry of Transport needs to study traffic and route separation plans to prevent people and vehicles from passing.
According to Colonel Nguyen Dinh Hung (Border Guard Command), due to the influence of a tropical depression, last night (July 14), due to big waves and strong winds at sea, a ship sank; fortunately, the fishermen were rescued in time.
As of 6:30 this morning (July 15), the Border Guard Command has counted and instructed more than 40,000 boats and nearly 200,000 people to know the location and direction of the storm so that they can proactively avoid it. Currently, the on-duty regime is being maintained, coordinating with local authorities to ensure the safety of boats.
According to the Department of Fisheries, there are currently 26,578 hectares and 5,290 aquaculture cages along the coast of the provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai. Also according to the Department of Crop Production, in the North and North Central regions, there are currently more than 1.1 million hectares of summer-autumn and winter-spring rice. The risk of flooding crops is worrying if heavy rains continue.
The most worrying thing is subjective psychology.
Speaking at the meeting on the morning of July 15, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep acknowledged that forecasting work is being done quite well. Short-term forecasts are becoming increasingly accurate. However, unfortunately, human losses are still up 30% compared to the same period in 2023.
Citing the landslide in Ha Giang that killed 11 people, when vehicles were traveling at night, in heavy rain and landslide conditions, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep said it is necessary to study and limit nighttime travel when there is a natural disaster; if it is not safe, the road should be firmly closed.
Regarding the tropical depression in the East Sea, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep assessed that although the tropical depression will weaken before making landfall, the risk of flash floods and landslides is still very high and the most worrying issue is complacency.
In the coming hours, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep suggested that it is necessary to continue to notify and call on ships operating in the Quang Binh - Quang Ngai sea area to evacuate, not to move into dangerous areas or into anchorage areas. Check and guide ships to anchor at the wharf; proactively prohibit the sea depending on the actual developments in the locality.
Focus on checking residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, high risk of flash floods, landslides to relocate and evacuate people when situations arise. Organize traffic control at culverts, deep flooded areas, areas at risk of landslides...
Regarding reservoir safety, Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep said that he is directing the Hoa Binh and Son La reservoirs to store water a little higher, both to ensure flood prevention and to meet production needs. However, management units need to pay attention before releasing floodwaters, and coordinate to promptly notify the authorities and people to avoid any unfortunate incidents that may occur.
“From now until the end of 2024, there will be several storms that will make landfall directly on Vietnam’s mainland, some of which will be of extreme form. We are very concerned about the risk of damage caused by natural disasters, especially in the year of the Dragon, when flooding is often terrible…” - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Hoang Hiep .
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/ap-thap-nhiet-doi-dang-o-cuong-do-manh.html
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