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Faced with complicated weather developments, especially the risk of widespread heavy rain in the Northern region and provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Ngai from the evening of September 27 to September 30, authorities are issuing urgent warnings. According to forecasts, total rainfall may reach 100 - 300mm, locally over 450mm; the Northern Delta and North Central regions (from Thanh Hoa to northern Quang Tri) may experience rainfall of 200 - 400mm, even over 600mm in some places. This situation directly threatens the risk of flooding in low-lying areas, along with flash floods and landslides in mountainous and coastal areas.
The Golden Rule: Active Monitoring and Evacuation
To protect lives and property from natural disasters, the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) recommends that people should not be subjective and strictly follow prevention instructions. The most basic principle is to regularly monitor forecasts, warnings and developments of storms, heavy rains, floods, flash floods, and landslides to proactively prevent and avoid them, especially heavy rains that often occur at night.
The most important measure is to evacuate the dangerous area as soon as there is a warning. People living in areas at high risk of deep flooding, flash floods or landslides should pay special attention to unusual signs. These could be explosions, strange noises, shaking ground, cracks or sudden change in the color of stream water. When these signs are detected, emergency evacuation is mandatory to ensure safety of life. At the same time, people need to strictly comply with the instructions and evacuation orders of local authorities and competent agencies.
Ensure traffic safety and river areas
During heavy rains and floods, movement must be carried out with extreme caution. People are advised to absolutely not go through underground tunnels, spillways, bridges, culverts or any areas that are deeply flooded or have fast-flowing water. Similarly, it is necessary to stay away from roads that are at risk of flash floods and landslides (such as places where there are signs of water seeping out, rocks and soil falling from the slope onto the road).
In particular, river, stream and coastal areas pose great danger. Absolutely do not swim, fish or collect firewood on rivers and streams when there is heavy rain or flood. For people and fishermen operating at sea, it is necessary to ensure the safety of boats at anchor, protect aquatic cages and absolutely comply with the government's sea ban. Most importantly, do not stay on anchored boats, watchtowers, cages or aquaculture areas when the storm hits. When the storm hits, it is recommended to absolutely not leave the house to avoid danger from strong winds, objects blown by the wind, fallen trees or downed power lines.
Protect property and barns
Protection of property and livelihoods should also be proactive. People should take advantage of early harvest of agricultural products, rice, crops and aquatic products. At the same time, it is necessary to firmly reinforce livestock and poultry barns and move them and their food reserves to safer, higher terrain.
In the house, all valuable assets and important documents should be placed high or stored in a safe place. Motor vehicles such as motorbikes and cars should be moved to higher ground, away from areas at risk of flooding. Before the water rises or when there is a risk of flooding, it is necessary to proactively turn off the main power source and lock the gas valve to prevent fire and electric shock. Fully charging the phone battery and a spare battery is also a necessary preparation to ensure that communication is not interrupted during a power outage.
Prepare necessities
To cope with flooding or isolation lasting for many days, people need to proactively stock up and preserve enough food, drinking water, medicine and other necessary items.
In addition, it is also important to be prepared for response at the place of residence. People should proactively clear drainage lines near their homes and residential areas to create more effective flood drainage routes. It is necessary to promptly notify local authorities when detecting drainage blockages or deep flooding points. For apartment buildings, it is necessary to be especially careful about flooding in basements and not park in areas at risk of flooding.
Finally, in all emergency situations, people need to save the local rescue phone number, especially the 112 switchboard. Timely and accurate information about the location and dangerous situation will help the authorities carry out rescue work effectively and quickly. After the storm has passed, cleaning the environment, cleaning the house and checking the electrical system before use is mandatory to ensure safety after the disaster. Actively participating in the local disaster prevention and control force is also an effective way to protect the community.
