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Phó Thủ tướng Mai Văn Chính kiểm tra công tác phòng, chống mưa lũ tại xã Chiêm Hóa, Tuyên Quang

Bao Dien Tu | Local Language | News | Oct. 3, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính inspected flood and rainstorm prevention efforts in Chiêm Hóa commune, Tuyên Quang province. He engaged with local forces, residents, and teachers, and chaired a working session to discuss the ongoing rain and flood situation caused by the remnants of storm No. 10. Present at the session were provincial leaders, including Party Secretary Hầu A Lềnh, and representatives from central ministries and agencies.

Heavy rainfall of 150–200 mm occurred from September 28-29, causing water levels at key hydrological stations to exceed warning thresholds and floods on the Lô and Gâm Rivers to rise or fluctuate. The province reported four missing persons and two fatalities due to landslides and drowning. Damage included 4,428 houses affected or destroyed, 22 school sites impacted, over 2,200 hectares of crops inundated or damaged, significant losses in aquaculture, and multiple roads blocked or eroded by landslides and flooding.

The Deputy Prime Minister praised Tuyên Quang's decisive response, which involved evacuations and mobilization of troops and police. Despite efforts, five communes and two wards remained isolated. With forecasts suggesting continued complicated weather and possible new storms, Mai Văn Chính emphasized close monitoring, proactive evacuation of high-risk areas, and full implementation of the "four on-site" principle. He instructed the province to continue rescue operations, ensure supplies and medical support for isolated populations, and requested possible helicopter assistance for relief delivery.

He further required contingency plans for abnormal weather and prioritized recovery efforts if conditions improve, including repairing infrastructure, ensuring sanitation, and restoring communications. The province was urged to use local contingency funds for emergency aid and maintain vigilance to protect rescue personnel and communicate risks proactively to residents.

ทั่วไทยฝนลดลงเหลือ 40-60% แต่ 5-6 ต.ค.ลุ้นพายุเข้าเวียดนาม!

Thai Post | Local Language | News | Oct. 3, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events

Rainfall across Thailand is decreasing to 40-60%, but heavy rain remains in some western provinces of the North and Central regions, such as Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Tak. Residents in these areas are advised to be cautious of flooding and flash floods due to heavy and accumulated rainfall. The weather system is influenced by easterly winds over the Northeast, East, and Gulf of Thailand, and a weakened southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Sea conditions include waves of 1-2 meters, with higher waves in storm areas, and mariners are advised to navigate carefully.

A tropical depression east of the Philippines is forecasted to intensify into a tropical cyclone, named Typhoon Bualoy, moving into the upper South China Sea by 3-4 October and expected to make landfall in northern Vietnam around 5-6 October. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted across various regions of Thailand, with percentages of thunderstorm coverage ranging from 40-60%. Specific provinces across the North, Northeast, Central, East, and South will experience varying degrees of heavy rain and thunderstorms with temperatures ranging between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has issued bulletins warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the Northeast and East, and continuous monitoring of Typhoon Bualoy shows it approaching the Vietnamese coast. The department emphasizes ongoing caution in affected areas due to potential flooding and adverse weather conditions over the coming days.

Người dân lắp điện mặt trời phải thông báo EVN, Bộ Công Thương nói rõ lý do

Dantri | Local Language | News | Oct. 3, 2025 | Regulation

At the 10th National Farmers' Forum on October 1, Mr. Pham Nguyen Hung, Director of the Electricity Department at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, reiterated the Party and State's commitment to promoting renewable energy development in Vietnam. This includes rooftop solar, wind, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. The adjusted Power Plan 8 targets that by 2030, 50% of Vietnamese households will install rooftop solar systems for self-generation and self-consumption, allowing farmers to generate clean electricity for personal use and to sell surplus electricity back to the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN).

Currently, under Decree 58/2025, households are allowed to sell surplus rooftop solar electricity up to 20% of their installed capacity. However, many households wish to sell more surplus electricity, and the Ministry plans to amend this decree to raise the allowable proportion while prioritizing self-consumption, especially in the northern region to reduce pressure on power generation and transmission infrastructure. Mr. Hung also recommended installing storage batteries to address the issue of solar power not being generated during night peak hours (18:00-22:00). The Prime Minister is expected to issue economic and technical support policies encouraging the installation of rooftop solar systems with storage batteries, benefiting farms combining livestock and production.

Regarding the requirement for households to notify or register rooftop solar installations with EVN, Mr. Hung explained that rooftop solar systems differ from typical household appliances as they generate electricity whose production fluctuates based on weather conditions. Registration or notification is necessary to ensure power quality and system stability. Large projects must register, while small-scale systems need to notify the power sector to aid in demand and system management. Additionally, the Ministry has submitted a draft Prime Ministerial Decision proposing support measures including preferential loans for three years from the policy bank and financial support of 2–3 million dong for rooftop solar installation costs, especially when combined with storage batteries.