Bac Giang ramps up efforts to mitigate flood damage
Bac Giang – As of September 10, water levels had receded in Son Dong and Luc Ngan districts of Bac Giang province, and transportation had been basically restored. However, challenges persist as water from upstream continues to flow in, making flooding in some rivers more severe. In an effort to minimise damage, Bac Giang is mobilising the entire political system to address the aftermath and quickly stabilise production and people’s lives following typhoon Yagi.
By the afternoon of September 10, floodwaters in Thuong and Cau Rivers continued to rise. Though the water levels in reservoirs reached their designed capacities, dikes and dams remained secure. Some back dikes were let be breached to select the best flood prevention measures.
In addition to closely following the situation, Bac Giang is urgently addressing the storm’s aftermath, focusing on soon restoring production and services as soon as floodwaters go down.
Residents of Bo Ha town, Yen The district move forestry seedlings to safe places. |
Electricity plays a crucial role, impacting all aspects of social life. The electricity sector has worked tirelessly day and night to minimise power interruptions and ensure electrical safety. As a result, many areas have had their power restored once the waters receded.
According to Bac Giang Power Company, by the afternoon of September 10, all 110 kV substations had power, and there were no power outages at drainage pumping stations or areas without electricity.
However, some areas in Viet Yen township, Yen The and Hiep Hoa districts remain partially flooded, so power supply is not yet fully restored.
Along with electricity, water is also a critical need and service providers have exerted every effort to ensure water supply. Flooding submerged water pumping stations, leading DNP-Bac Giang Water Supply Joint Stock Company to halt water supply from the morning of September 9.
To quickly restore water supply, the company’s staff worked continuously to pump floodwater out of the plant and prepared backup generators, and raised all pumping systems, power stations, and substations by 1 meter above the floor level.
On September 10, as water levels fell, the plant restarted the generators and tested some pumps at 9 a.m. At 5 p.m., Bac Giang Clean Water Joint Stock Company resumed water supply from DNP-Bac Giang’s system into its network. Both companies’ water supply services were normalized.
Besides electricity and water services, communication and transport across the province have been restored, although some provincial roads remain flooded. Relevant forces are working to manage traffic flow, ensuring safety.
With rising floodwaters, efforts have been made to move and harvest crops to minimise damage. In many places, residents are cleaning fields and planting new crops.
The Yen Dung Clean Vegetable Cooperative has 3.5 hectares of various melons (nearing harvest) and a large area of vegetables outside greenhouses damaged.
On September 9 and 10, the cooperative mobilised maximum manpower to pump out water and harvest over 20 tonnes of melons, water spinach, cabbage, and tomato.
Hiep Hoa Power Company staff check the power system in Mai Dinh commune, Hiep Hoa district at night. |
Following recommendations from the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and specialised agencies, fruit growers in Luc Ngan district have cleared drainage channels, pumped water out of fields, and prepared soil for replanting short-term vegetables to supply the market and boost farmers' income.
While the floods recede in Luc Ngan and Son Dong districts, downstream areas continue to experience rising floodwaters. By the afternoon of September 10, thousands of households across the province, including in Bac Giang city, Viet Yen township, Hiep Hoa, Lang Giang, and Yen The districts, have been evacuated to safe areas. In their new locations, residents are receiving timely support and encouragement.
Thanks to community-wide support, no one in the province lacks food, clothing, or shelter despite having to evacuate. The police and military forces have played a crucial role, with the provincial Military Command mobilising over 20,000 officers and soldiers and hundreds of vehicles to assist in post-storm recovery efforts.
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