Nghe An proactively responds to thunderstorms, heavy rain with lightning, hail and strong winds

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the night of May 11 and May 12, 2024, the Northern and North Central regions will have moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with rainfall from 20-40mm, some places over 90mm, in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind; local heavy rain is likely to cause flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes and flooding in low-lying areas.

Many streets in Vinh City are heavily flooded every time there is prolonged heavy rain. Photo: QA

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by thunderstorms, heavy rain with whirlwinds, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind, the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense requests the Steering Committees for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of districts, cities, towns and related agencies and units to implement the following contents:

Closely monitor warning bulletins, forecasts of natural disasters and weather to promptly and regularly notify and guide authorities at all levels and people to proactively prevent and minimize damage; prepare on-site forces to promptly support people to overcome consequences (if any).

Deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively clear the flow, organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise.

Rain causes landslides and damages buildings. Photo: Quang An

Direct specialized agencies to coordinate with provincial television stations and media agencies, especially at the grassroots level, to propagate, disseminate, and instruct people on how to recognize and respond to thunderstorms with tornadoes, lightning, hail, strong gusts of wind and heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides to minimize damage. ( Some reference documents have been developed and posted on the website by the Steering Committee ).

Organize on-duty shifts seriously, closely monitor weather and natural disaster developments, and regularly compile reports to the Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention - Search and Rescue and Civil Defense.

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