The Department of Industry and Trade directed units to strengthen prevention and overcoming of damage caused by flash floods and landslides.

Faced with the unusual developments of storm No. 3, the Department of Industry and Trade has directed industrial and commercial production units in the province to proactively deploy preventive measures and respond to all possible natural disasters, in order to minimize damage, and absolutely not to be negligent or subjective.

Accordingly, the Department of Industry and Trade requires hydropower plants to deploy the work of protecting dams and reservoirs, and handling key vulnerable areas. Arrange forces, materials, machinery and equipment to be ready to respond and overcome incidents.

Bac Ha Hydropower Plant releases flood water during heavy rains due to the impact of storm No. 3 in 2024. Illustrative photo.

Along with that, strictly implement the reservoir operation process approved by competent authorities. Strengthen inspection of operation work to ensure safety of dams and hydroelectric reservoirs.

At the same time, prepare all conditions to implement plans to ensure safety for the project and downstream areas. In particular, the communication, monitoring and warning systems in dangerous areas ensure timely warnings to the authorities and people in the affected areas, especially in emergency flood discharge situations, ensuring safety of people and property. Timely information to local authorities (commune level) and people before flood discharge.

Mining and transportation of ore at the mine of Apatite Vietnam Company Limited.

Mining and mineral processing units and other industrial construction units must inspect tailings ponds, mines and mines with great depth. Reinforce drainage systems, dredge drainage systems and sludge at tailings ponds to avoid the risk of mud overflow and dam breakage.

It is especially important to pay attention and take effective measures to prevent and respond to landslides and overflows of waste dams and reservoirs when floods occur. Proactively handle and have plans to relocate constructions, equipment, and workers' housing in dangerous areas, places at risk of landslides, mud and rock overflows.

The Department of Industry and Trade also requested Lao Cai Electricity Company to direct its affiliated units to focus all resources to inspect and reinforce the power grid system, and be ready to fix power grid problems caused by floods as soon as possible...

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/so-cong-thuong-chi-dao-cac-don-vi-tang-cuong-cong-tac-phong-tranh-khac-phuc-thiet-hai-do-lu-quet-sat-lo-dat-post649228.html