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Urgent Response Measures Issued by Ministry of National Defence After Severe Flooding in Central Region

Strategic Insights

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Severe flooding in the central region of Vietnam has prompted the Ministry of National Defence to issue an urgent Official Dispatch No. 6840/CD-BQP, ordering military units to take immediate response measures and recovery efforts. The document requires military forces to maintain high alert, monitor flood developments, and swiftly deploy resources to ensure the safety of military bases, warehouses, and operational areas. As of October 27, water levels on several rivers were rising rapidly, with some surpassing historical flood levels. Military units have been tasked with relocating personnel from high-risk landslide zones, reviewing disaster response plans, and assisting local authorities in evacuating residents from danger areas to safety.

Key Takeaways:

  • Military units have been ordered to maintain high alert and monitor flood developments following severe flooding in the central region.
  • The Ministry of National Defence has instructed units to swiftly deploy resources to ensure the safety of military bases, warehouses, and operational areas.
  • Personnel and equipment have been deployed to assist with flood recovery efforts, including addressing severe landslides along transport routes.
  • Military Regions 4 and 5 have been tasked with collaborating with local authorities in overseeing the execution of disaster relief measures in flood-prone areas.
  • The Navy and Vietnam Coast Guard have been instructed to ensure maritime safety and readiness for search and rescue operations.
  • The Communications Corps and Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will ensure continuous communication and data transmission to support government and ministry directives regarding civil defence.
  • As of October 27, water levels on several rivers were rising rapidly, with some surpassing historical flood levels, including the Huong River (Hue) and Vu Gia-Thu Bon Rivers (Da Nang).
  • Colonel Nguyen Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 5, stated that Military Region 5 has deployed 6,293 personnel and local militia, along with over 300 vehicles, including specialised motorbikes, communication equipment, and UAVs.

Statistics:

  • As of 14:00 on October 27, water levels in the Bo River (Hue) at Phu Oc station were 5.25 metres, 0.75 metres above alert level 3, matching the 2020 historical flood levels.
  • The floodwaters are expected to continue rising over the next 12 hours, surpassing the 2020 historical levels by 0.2-0.3 metres at some stations.
  • Nearly 1,600 people from 377 households had been relocated from areas at high risk of flash floods, rising river levels, and landslides in Da Nang city as of October 27 afternoon.
  • Military Region 5 has deployed 6,293 personnel and local militia, along with over 300 vehicles, including specialised motorbikes, communication equipment, and UAVs.

Sources:

  • Ministry of National Defence, Official Dispatch No. 6840/CD-BQP (October 27)
  • National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (October 27)
  • Colonel Nguyen Van Hoa, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 5 (October 27)

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