Strengthen the implementation of measures to prevent and combat heat, drought, and water shortage in the province

On April 24, the Provincial People’s Committee issued Document No. 970 /UBND-KT on strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent and combat heat, drought, and water shortage in the province in 2024.

According to forecasts, from the beginning of the year until now, the total rainfall in the province measured in February ranges from 13.2 – 44.6 mm, lower than the average of many years from 8 – 22.6 mm. 6.1 – 35.4 mm lower than the same period in 2023; March from 22.7 to 50.6 mm, lower than the average of many years from 2.4 to 49.8 mm, higher than the same period in 2023 from 1.9 to 44.4 mm. Water sources on Bang River and Gam River have a slow change in water level, water levels on rivers and streams fluctuate at a level lower than the average for many years and lower than the same period. The water level of irrigation reservoirs in the province currently has 4 lakes, with capacity reaching over 80% of design capacity., 8 reservoirs have capacity from 50% to less than 80% of design capacity, 3 lakes reach 30 – 40% of design capacity, 8 lakes reach <30% of design capacity.

To proactively respond promptly and effectively to heat, drought, and water shortage in the dry season of 2024, the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee requested heads of departments, branches, agencies, units and Chairman of People’s Committees of Districts and cities closely monitor forecast information from the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station and the capacity of reservoirs to regulate reservoirs in accordance with reality and develop plans to respond to drought and water shortage for spring crop, summer crop. In areas lacking water, proactively change crop structure to suit existing water sources.

Strengthen information and propaganda to people about abnormal hot weather and the risk of water shortage for production and daily life; Mobilize people to proactively implement measures to store water and use clean water economically and effectively. Direct specialized departments, People’s Committees of communes and towns, grassroots irrigation organizations, and water supply units in the area to prepare measures to combat drought and water shortage according to the motto “4 on the spot”; organize water distribution according to plans for irrigation works; maintaining pumping equipment, dredging suction tanks, discharge tanks, and canals; Statistics of existing pumps in the area to mobilize against drought when necessary.

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development guides and urges departments, branches, People’s Committees of districts, cities and units managing and exploiting irrigation works to regularly monitor weather developments, water sources, and receive information. Determine the situation of drought and water shortage, urge and guide localities and units to implement plans to regulate and use water reasonably and economically, proactively take timely response measures in case of emergency. water source is in short supply. Direct the Irrigation One Member LLC to organize dredging of canals, water intakes, suction tanks and pumping stations, speed up the construction progress of repairing and upgrading damaged and degraded works to ensure restoration. irrigation and drought prevention services; Regularly evaluate water sources and implement water distribution plans appropriate to the actual situation. Coordinate with localities to effectively regulate water, proactively prepare plans and materials to combat drought in areas lacking water, and prioritize water supply for daily life.

The Department of Industry and Trade directs units and organizations managing dams and hydroelectric reservoirs in the province, especially projects in the Bang River basin, to strictly implement approved reservoir operating procedures and ensure safety. ensure water resources to prevent and combat drought for downstream areas, use water effectively and economically and harmonize the goals of ensuring energy security and water supply for production and daily life in the province. Direct Cao Bang Power Company to ensure power supply to pumping stations, especially in dry periods when it is necessary to increase water supply activities according to the people’s production plans.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment cDirect the Provincial Hydro-Meteorological Station to monitor, forecast, and warn about developments in drought and water shortage, and promptly provide newsletters to localities and relevant agencies and units. to proactively implement effective measures to prevent and combat drought and water shortages.

Department of Health cProactively coordinate with media agencies and localities to increase dissemination and guidance on health protection measures for people, especially during prolonged hot days.

Sin Construction Coordinate with localities to implement solutions to respond to the risk of water shortages according to management fields; proactively coordinate with relevant agencies to research and implement plans to gradually proactively provide domestic water for people in areas where water shortages often occur every year.

Department of Information and Communications, Provincial Radio and Television Station, Cao Bang Newspaper tContinue to do a good job of information and communication to raise awareness of all levels, branches, organizations, units and people to change, be aware, proactively use electricity and water economically and respond to current situations. drought and water shortage.

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