From June 11-14, 2025, due to the influence of storm No. 1, the province experienced very heavy to extremely heavy rain over a wide area with rainfall in 72 hours ranging from 450 mm - 600 mm, higher in some places (concentrated in the south of the province) such as: Hai Lam (Hai Lang) was 774 mm; La To (Dakrong) was 755.6 mm; Ta Long (Dakrong) was 666.4 mm, ... and concentrated in a short period of time; this is an unusual natural disaster that occurs in the middle of summer.
The water level of rivers rose very quickly in a short time, especially the downstream rivers in the southern part of the province (O Lau, Thach Han) at alert level 3, other rivers at alert level 1 and alert level 2, causing flooding of most of the summer-autumn rice crop and crops, aquatic products...; causing damage to irrigation works, dykes, traffic, riverbank landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, especially in the south of the province.
Storms and floods have caused great damage to life, property, and infrastructure of the State and people, especially in the agriculture production sector in the Summer-Autumn crop.
To promptly overcome the consequences of floods after storm No. 1, the People's Committee of Quang Tri province requested localities to mobilize maximum forces, means, and materials to drain water in deeply flooded areas, temporarily repair canals, dykes, and create favorable conditions for the rapid recovery of agricultural production.
Along with that, localities are assigned to review and inventory damage, clearly identify projects that need urgent investment, and at the same time propose timely and appropriate support plans to ensure social security for people in disaster areas.
The Department of Agriculture and Environment, as the standing agency for natural disaster prevention and control, is assigned to preside over and urge the implementation of response plans, provide technical guidance on seeds and fertilizers, effectively operate irrigation systems, and build urgent works to serve production and life.
The Department of Finance coordinates and allocates funds promptly to support localities in overcoming damage. The Department of Construction is responsible for reviewing and assessing the extent of damage to traffic works, proposing repair solutions, ensuring safety and traffic.
Other departments and branches, based on their assigned functions and tasks, proactively coordinate to ensure effective and proper implementation of disaster recovery work.
The timely announcement of a natural disaster emergency situation shows the high determination of the Quang Tri provincial government in its efforts to mobilize all resources to quickly overcome the consequences, ensure the safety of people's lives and property, and soon stabilize production and life.
