Decree No. 62/1999/ND-CP promulgating the Regulation on flood diversion and slowing in the Red River system to protect the safety of Hanoi capital. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Công Báo No. 33, 8 september, 1999, pp. 3-6. Subject Water Keyword Flood Waterworks Water abstraction Drainage/land reclamation Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The Regulation here carried into effect has as its main objective the diversion and slowing of water of the Red river system and the prevention of flooding, especially of Hanoi. The programme measures proposed consist of dike protection, regulation of water levels, flood emergency alarms, diversion of water into other rivers, use of flood slowing areas. the Regulation also defines the tasks of the Central Steering Committee for Flood and Storm Prevention and Combat and other public bodies. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Water Resources Law (No. 8/1998/QH10 of 1998). Legislation | Viet Nam | 1998 Keyword: Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Surface water, Groundwater, Rainwater, Water rights, Saltwater intrusion/siltation, Waterworks, Water supply, Hydropower generation, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Dispute settlement, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX