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Hanoi shores up flood defences

Hanoi's Department for Agriculture and Rural Development has started to inspect dyke systems and irrigation projects ahead of the rainy season in June.
Hanoi's Department for Agriculture and Rural Development has started toinspect dyke systems and irrigation projects ahead of the rainy seasonin June.

Head of the municipal Flood, Storm Controland Dyke Management Department, Do Duc Thinh, said this year's weatherwas forecast to be unpredictable, and could threaten the safety ofdykes, reservoirs and irrigation plants.

Regularinspections are necessary to minimise possible damage, he said, notingthat the department has asked local authorities to prepare emergencystaff and equipment in case of an incident.

Companiesthat operated irrigation plants and reservoirs have been asked todevelop suitable water-storage plans and flood/storm preventionmeasures.

Hanoi has nearly 800km of dykes, 167km ofembankments and 84 flood and storm run-offs. Over 37km of dykes alongthe Hong (Red) River are directly protecting the city centre.

However, most dykes were made from sand on sharp bends with narrow, weak foundations.

In March, the Hanoi People's Committee introduced a new plan to ensuredyke safety, security and urban development for an estimated cost ofover 45 trillion VND (2.13 billion USD).-VNA
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