The northern region has been forecasted to face heavy rains which can cause flood flashes and landslides in several mountainous areas. Storms over August 29-31 are predicted also ravage the northern central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An. The northern region has been forecasted to face heavy rains in the next two days The northern provinces of Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan and Lang Son have been warned of flash floods and landslides. According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Thai Binh and Red rivers would see another flood on August 29-September 1. The Da, Thao and Lo rivers would also face the same situation. The northern region recently faced heavy rains, causing severe floods and landslides in many localities. Some residential areas in Hanoi’s suburbs were isolated by flood water for around two weeks. Several houses in the northern province of Hoa Binh fell into the Da River due to … [Read more...] about Northern region warned of flood flash, landslides
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City seeks Phúc’s help on flooding project
HCM City is seeking help from the Prime Minister to resolve a financial conflict that has led to the suspension of the city’s multi-million dollar anti-flooding project.– Photo baogiaothong.vn HCM CITY – HCM City is seeking help from the Prime Minister to resolve a financial conflict that has led to the suspension of the city’s multi-million dollar anti-flooding project. The municipal People’s Committee recently sent a report to PM Nguyễn Xuân Phúc regarding the VNĐ9.92 trillion (US$441 million) anti-tidal flooding project which has been under construction by the private firm Trung Nam Group since 2016. The project, which aims to build six massive sluice gates along the Sài Gòn River in order to control the worsening tidal flooding in the area of 570sq.km, with a population of 6.5 million people, was due to be completed in April 30 this year. Trung Nam Group, however, ordered a full postponement of the … [Read more...] about City seeks Phúc’s help on flooding project
Villages isolated by rising flood water in Kon Tum
Hundreds of people in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum are struggling with rising flood water. Torrential rains have brought about severe inundation for some communes in Ia H'Drai District, including Ia Der and Chu Hem. Up to 42 households in the communes have been flooded. Among those, 17 have been evacuated. A road has been damaged by heavy rains. Many villages in the two communes remain totally isolated. Meanwhile, lots of houses are deep underwater. Up to 134 fishing ponds in the communes and a large area of crops have been damaged. People in Ia Dal Commune are unable to travel due to the dangerous roads. The worse affected sixteen households have been provided with money and food. … [Read more...] about Villages isolated by rising flood water in Kon Tum
Mekong Delta net village busies in flooding season
This year’s flooding season is forecast to arrive earlier and rise higher in the Mekong Delta than in previous years. During these days, the Thom Rom net weaving trade village in Can Tho city is busy with trading households working night and day to serve fishing demand. Peak season for net trading ranges from the seventh and tenth month of the lunar calendar. Currently, many units have to hire additional workers to work around the clock to serve high demand. However, despite the increase in demand, prices for nets are still stable. In recent years, the village’s products have been consumed year–round. Currently, the products are present in all western provinces and are exported to Cambodia . Thom Rom’s turnover is estimated to reach 1.94 million USD a year, helping ensure the traditional craft village’s sustainable development.-VNA … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta net village busies in flooding season
Seven killed, 12 missings in floods, landslides in northern provinces
At least seven people have been killed, five others injured and 12 remained missing in flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains on June 23 and 24, according to the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control. Floods in Lai Chau Province on June 23. Photo by Congannhandan A report from the committee said that by 8:00 on June 25, floods and landslides had left five dead, three missing and five injured in Ha Giang and Lai Chau provinces. Rains and floods had destroyed more than 300 houses, damaged many roads, and caused temporary traffic interruption in Van Ban and Quan Ba districts in Ha Giang Province and Tam Duong District in Lai Chau Province, and some areas in Lao Cai and Thai Nguyen provinces the report said. Floods also swept away many areas of rice and crops in many localities, with total economic losses estimated at over VND56 billion (USD2.47 million). The committee is coordinating with local authorities to conduct … [Read more...] about Seven killed, 12 missings in floods, landslides in northern provinces