Hanoi (VNA) – In the wake of a recent landslide in Ky Lien ward, Ky Anh town, the central province of Ha Tinh, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai signed a dispatch on behalf of the Prime Minister outlining urgent measures to address the disaster's aftermath.
The incident, triggered by heavy rainfall on May 6, buried a camp of workers constructing a 500 kV power line in the area, leaving three dead and four others injured.
The PM's dispatch expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, assigned the provincial People's Committee chairperson and relevant agencies with the responsibility of providing immediate support for the affected families.
It further emphasised the need for a prompt investigation to determine the cause of the landslide. The provincial authorities must impose strict fines if any safety violations are identified during the investigation.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment was tasked with closely monitoring weather conditions and issuing timely forecasts, particularly for extreme weather phenomena. Such will empower local authorities to take proactive measures to safeguard public safety.
Specific tasks were also assigned to the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, the chairpersons of provincial People’s Committees and construction investors./.
