Secretary inspects post-typhoon recovery efforts

Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen accompanied the Secretary to survey the damage and offered support to officials, soldiers, and residents in affected areas like Bac Tu Liem and Thanh Oai districts on September 8.

In response to the imminent threat of Storm No. 3, the Ha Noi Party Committee convened to provide directions, while the city government swiftly implemented Central Government instructions. Roles and responsibilities were clearly defined, emphasizing the leadership of the Party and the accountability of key leaders.

Following the guidance from the city's Party Committee, the local government mobilized the entire political system to take immediate and necessary actions. City departments activated drainage pumping stations, lowered water levels in reservoirs, and suspended construction on at-risk projects.

Special attention was given to strictly enforcing regulations on construction permits for flood control and irrigation-related projects, as well as reviewing and addressing high-risk areas. Lessons learned from past natural disasters, such as locations prone to drowning and landslides, were thoroughly applied to ensure maximum safety for the residents.

Moreover, the city took preemptive steps to safeguard students at the start of the new school year, with all schools in Ha Noi closed on September 7.

Thanks to the city's proactive and coordinated efforts, the overall damage was significantly minimized.

During meetings with district leaders and city departments, the Secrtary hailed local Party committees and authorities for their strict compliance with central and city directives, as well as their successful mobilization of the political system and public resources in response to the storm.

She commended the dedication of the leadership, officials, police, military forces, and other emergency teams who worked around the clock, overcoming challenges and risks to complete their duties.

The Secretary urged local authorities to continue closely monitoring local conditions, mobilizing the political system, and rigorously implementing flood and storm response plans.

She stressed the need to remain vigilant even after the storm's passing and to focus on assisting severely impacted households, especially those whose homes and structures were damaged. Forces and equipment must remain ready to handle potential issues, particularly in drainage management during heavy rains, and to ensure the safety of dikes, dams, and reservoirs.

She stressed the top priority of electrical safety. "If there's any risk of leakage, do not restore power," she said.

Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Ha Noi on Saturday evening, bringing powerful winds of 89-102 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall. The storm caused widespread flooding and downed numerous trees. The storm claimed another life in the capital. A 22-year-old man was fatally struck by a fallen tree on Tran Duy Hung Street, raising the number of fatalities due to fallen trees in Ha Noi over the past two days to three.

Especially, about 17,000 trees including hundreds of ancient trees in central Ha Noi were uprooted./.