Communes along Lam River proactively respond to storm No. 5

Implementing telegrams from all levels, as of the afternoon of August 24, communes along Lam River with high risk of flooding proactively and synchronously deployed measures to prevent and combat storm No. 5 (Kajiki).

On the afternoon of August 24, in Lam Thanh commune (formerly Hung Nguyen district), it was raining heavily. Members of the Commune Disaster Prevention and Control - Search and Rescue Committee went to the hamlets to propagate and mobilize people to implement storm prevention and control measures. In hamlet 9, the commune militia coordinated with the people to cut and prune the branches of old trees.

Lam Thanh Commune mobilized people and vehicles to cut and prune the branches of an ancient banyan tree. Photo: Cong Kien

The banyan tree is large in size, with a wide canopy and branches, so it is at risk of falling when the wind is strong. The commune People's Committee had to mobilize more than 20 people, including militia and local people, along with an excavator to carry out the pruning. At the same time, tall trees with many wide branches were also pruned to minimize the risk caused by storm No. 5.

Lam Thanh commune leaders direct tree pruning before storm No. 5 makes landfall. Photo: Cong Kien

According to Mr. Le Khanh Quang - Vice Chairman of Lam Thanh Commune People's Committee, today (August 24), along with pruning trees, the commune has directed hamlets in the area to dredge and clear canals to prevent flooding; propagate and mobilize people to reinforce houses, place sandbags on roofs, and evacuate households in low-lying areas to safe locations.

Lam Thanh commune residents put sandbags on the corrugated iron roof. Photo: Cong Kien

In particular, the commune's loudspeaker system continuously broadcasts instructions from all levels, updates on the situation of storm No. 5 and solutions to minimize damage. Thanks to that, storm prevention and control work was promptly deployed, especially in hamlets in the area outside Ta Lam dike.

People in Lam Thanh commune brace their rolling doors to limit the damage caused by storms. Photo: Cong Kien

Mr. Le Khanh Quang said: “Determining that storm No. 5 will make landfall in the area and bring heavy rain, the commune leaders have simultaneously deployed storm prevention and control solutions; ready to evacuate people from dangerous areas, especially the elderly living alone. Minimize damage to housing and the power grid system; protect agricultural production; flood low-lying areas…”.

People in Lam Thanh commune clear the flow and prevent flooding before storm No. 5 makes landfall. Photo: Cong Kien

Like Lam Thanh commune, Thien Nhan commune (formerly Nam Dan district) has actively and promptly deployed measures to respond to storm No. 5. The Commune's Disaster Prevention and Control - Search and Rescue Committee has inspected and reviewed dilapidated houses at risk of collapse to reinforce them, and mobilized people to cut down trees on the hamlet's roads and in residential areas.

People in Thien Nhan commune put bags of water on the corrugated iron roof to prevent storms. Photo: CSCC

At the same time, inform people about the developments of storm No. 5, strictly prohibit collecting firewood, fishing, digging for rats and crickets in rivers, ponds, lakes, dams, etc., which endanger lives, and prohibit all forms of fishing nets at dams and drainage culverts.

Mr. Nguyen Van Chinh - Chairman of Thien Nhan Commune People's Committee said: "We will closely monitor the developments of storms and floods caused by storm circulation. Organize full and timely updates on natural disaster situations so that people can proactively respond to ensure safety; propagate and guide people on response measures and skills, especially strong winds, floods, and landslides. Prepare human resources, materials, means, and equipment to proactively deploy when incidents and situations occur according to the "4 on-site" motto. Review and prepare plans to evacuate people from dangerous areas."

Besides Lam Thanh and Thien Nhan communes, up to now, communes located along Lam River in Hung Nguyen and Nam Dan districts (old) have promptly deployed measures to respond to storm No. 5. With the efforts of local authorities and people, it is hoped that the damage caused by the storm will be limited to the lowest level.

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