Nghe An: Communes in the lower Lam River proactively prevent and control floods in areas prone to deep flooding

Faced with the complicated developments of floods caused by storm No. 3, localities downstream of the Lam River are urgently implementing flood prevention plans, especially in areas outside the dike, which are prone to deep flooding when floods from upstream come. The top priority is to protect people's lives and property.

According to the reporter of Nghe An Newspaper and Radio and Television on July 25, in Hung Nguyen Nam commune (Hamlet 9, Xuan Lam, old Hung Nguyen), where the terrain is low and located close to Lam River, the work of being on duty and controlling people and vehicles passing through the flooded area is strictly implemented. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Mr. Le Quang Trung, Head of the Security Team of Hamlet 5, Hung Nguyen Nam Commune, said: "Since the storm began to make landfall, the Hung Nguyen Nam Commune Police have coordinated with the hamlet security force to be on duty at key points, ensuring the safety of the people. Since 7:00 a.m. this morning, July 25, the water level has leveled off, however, we still maintain forces ready to handle any unexpected developments." Photo: Dinh Tuyen

However, concerns about the slow receding flood, affecting agricultural production and people's lives, still exist. Many crop areas outside the dike have been flooded, with a high risk of total loss. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

People take advantage of the weather to dry sesame plants after harvesting to avoid floods. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

In Lam Thanh commune (formerly Hung Nguyen district), even before storm No. 3 made landfall, the Commune Military Command held a meeting to deploy a flood response plan. Mr. Nguyen Van Hien - Deputy Commander of Lam Thanh Commune Military Command said: "We have deployed forces to grasp the situation in the hamlets, especially the hamlets outside the dike along the Lam River. Working groups were assigned to be on duty, closely following the area, continuously updating the water level developments to promptly respond." Photo: Dinh Tuyen

According to a reporter's report at noon on July 25, a hamlet in Lam Thanh commune (formerly Hung Loi, Hung Nguyen) had water rising close to the road. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

In the coming days, localities downstream of the Lam River must remain on high alert for the risk of continued flooding. The proactiveness of the government, functional forces and people not only helps to respond effectively in the short term, but also serves as an important foundation to protect the safety of riverside communities from unpredictable developments of natural disasters. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

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