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Hai Duong farmers proactively respond to heavy rain caused by storm No. 2

PV • July 22, 2024 11:05

Hai Duong farmers proactively take measures to protect production to cope with heavy rains caused by the circulation of storm No. 2.

*Farmers in Quyet Thang commune (Hai Duong city) harvest vegetables to avoid damage due to heavy rain.*

According to the Hai Duong Province Hydrometeorological Station, due to the influence of storm No. 2, from the night of July 22-24, areas in the province will have moderate rain, heavy rain, some places will have very heavy rain and thunderstorms. The common rainfall is 100-200 mm, some places will be higher.

The northeastern region of the province, including Chi Linh city, Kinh Mon town, Kim Thanh, Nam Sach, Thanh Ha districts, will have rainfall from 80-150 mm, and higher in some places. The southwestern region of the province, including Hai Duong city, Cam Giang, Binh Giang, Thanh Mien, Gia Loc, Tu Ky, Ninh Giang districts, will have rainfall from 100-200 mm, and higher in some places than 200 mm.

Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds can affect agricultural production. To cope with heavy rains, Hai Duong farmers have proactively taken measures to protect production.

Below are some images of farmers proactively taking measures to cope with heavy rain, recorded by Hai Duong Newspaper reporters on the morning of July 22:

*Farmers in Toan Thang commune (Gia Loc) trim tree tops and branches to prevent breakage.*

*The vines are firmly reinforced by farmers with bamboo stakes.*

*The vegetable seed growing area in Doan Thuong commune (Gia Loc) is carefully covered with plastic by farmers.*

*Farmers drain the water from the rice fields that have tillered to make the rice plants stronger and prevent them from falling over during heavy rains and strong winds.*

*The newly planted rice area still has water on the surface but is not large.*

*Fish cage farmers reinforce their cages and proactively respond when heavy rains and hydroelectric reservoirs release floodwaters, causing rivers to flow rapidly.*

*Irrigation works exploitation units in the province increase on-duty, ensuring readiness to operate drainage pumping stations when required.*