Monitoring data shows that the water level of Dong Mo irrigation reservoir (Son Tay town) this morning was at 21.52m; 4 gates are flowing freely with the height of the water column above the spillway being 0.02m.

Before information from the hydrometeorological agency about the assessment that in August 2024, the Northern region is likely to experience some widespread moderate and heavy rains. To ensure the safety of the dam project, the downstream area of ​​Tich River Irrigation Development Investment Company Limited operates 4 spillway gates of Ngai Son flood discharge valve of Dong Mo lake.

The operation time of the 4 spillway gates of Ngai Son flood discharge valve of Dong Mo lake starts from 8:00 am on August 8, with the opening of each gate being 15 - 20cm; the expected discharge flow is about 36 - 48m3/s.

The discharge of floodwater from Dong Mo reservoir will increase the risk of flooding in riverside and low-lying areas, affecting agricultural production, aquaculture and the lives of people living along the two banks of the Tich River, including the communes and wards of Kim Son, Son Dong, Co Dong, Son Loc, Ngo Quyen, Quang Trung, Phu Thinh, Trung Son Tram, Duong Lam (Son Tay town) and the communes on both banks of the Tich River in the districts of Phuc Tho, Thach That, Quoc Oai and Chuong My.

A representative of the Tich River Irrigation Development Investment Company Limited said that before opening the spillway to release floodwaters, the unit sent documents to the People's Committees of the districts and towns: Son Tay, Phuc Tho, Thach That, Quoc Oai, Chuong My.

Accordingly, it is recommended that localities direct the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue of communes, wards and towns downstream, along both banks of the Tich River, to promptly notify agencies, units and people of information on the operation of the spillway of Dong Mo Lake to be proactive in daily life and production and business activities, minimizing possible damage...