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Hanoi mulls mass evacuation due to floods

July 31, 2018 by vir Leave a Comment

Hanoi authorities are ready to relocate about 14,000 residents facing the threat of flooding in the outlying district of Chuong My, an official said. The water level reached 7.5 metres on the stretch of the Bui River in Hanoi’s outer district of Chuong My, the highest level ever recorded. (Photo: VNA) Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said on July 30 during an inspection on flood prevention work in the district that the authorities must prepare for the worst-case scenario. He said that the city authorities would provide 10,000 sand bags and request relevant agencies strengthen the embankment to prevent water from the Bui River flowing in. Chung also asked the district authorities to call on residents residing near Bui River’s Dyke to quickly relocate their belongings to higher places. Regarding concern over clean water, the city authority has asked a number of enterprises to provide 5,000 big water bottles for local residents who are in need. The municipal People’s Committee chairman also directed relevant agencies to be on duty around the clock to tackle all possible incidents, ensuring the safety of the dyke. According to a report from the People’s Committee of Chuong My district, in recent days, due to the heavy rain, the water level at Bui and Tich Rivers has continued to swell. On July 30, the water level at Bui reached its peak of 7.52m, about 1m higher than the third warning level – an alarming level that caused widespread flooding in downstream… [Read full story]




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