Vice Chairman Le Xuan Loi inspects work of ensuring safety of Huu Cau dike and flood control in Bac Ninh province
(BNP) - On September 11, Mr. Le Xuan Loi, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee inspected the work of ensuring safety of Huu Cau dike and flood control in the province.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Loi (2nd from right) and Colonel Pham Hung Quyet, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Corps (3rd from right) inspect the dike protection work in Dau Han area, Hoa Long ward, Bac Ninh city.
Joining the delegation were Mr. Ta Dang Doan, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Secretary of the Bac Ninh City Party Committee; Colonel Pham Hung Quyet, Deputy Commander of the 2nd Corps; leaders of relevant departments and sectors.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Le Xuan Loi inspected the dike protection work in Dau Han area, Hoa Long ward, Bac Ninh city. At 6:00 P.M. on September 10, the water level of Cau River here exceeded alert level 3, with the risk of overflowing the dike. The city authority mobilized hundreds of officials and people, with the support of the military and police forces, to complete the sand filling and prevent the dike from overflowing overnight.
On behalf of the provincial leaders, the Vice Chairman commended and encouraged the officers, soldiers and people who, despite the weather, were on duty to protect the dike in Dau Han area, Hoa Long ward, as well as the participation of local Party committees and authorities during the stormy days.
Loi requested functional agencies and local authorities to closely monitor the developments of floods and rains, arrange forces to patrol and guard the dikes 24/24. Vehicles are prohibited to travel on the dike surface, except for those on duty. They need to prepare adequate supplies, vehicles, and human resources to be ready to handle dike incidents according to the "4 on-site" motto.
Vice Chairman Loi inspected the flood control work at Huu Chap pumping station, Hoa Long ward; Kim Doi 1 and Kim Doi 2 pumping stations, Kim Chan ward (Bac Ninh city) with the task of draining water for agricultural and urban land in the basin and industrial parks in Bac Ninh city, Que Vo town and Tien Du district.
He requested the Agricultural sector to uphold its sense of responsibility and ensure that pumping stations operate at full capacity during flood prevention days. The Electricity sector provides stable electricity to pumping stations, protect production, especially prevent local flooding in urban areas, industrial parks, schools, hospitals, etc. in the province, he added.