Vietnam faces heavy rain, flash flood and landslide risks

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Heavy rainfall is impacting multiple regions across Vietnam, with Central Vietnam facing the most severe weather. Meteorological agencies warn that provinces including Ha Tinh, Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, and eastern Quang Ngai are at high risk for flash floods, landslides, and intense rainfall, with some areas expected to exceed 200mm. In Hue, authorities have identified 16 high-risk localities and prepared for the potential evacuation of approximately 13,375 households.

In Southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing significant urban flooding. Heavy rains have caused water levels to rise up to 1 meter in some residential areas, disrupting daily life and damaging property. Flooding has also impacted major transport hubs, such as the An Phu tunnel, leading to traffic congestion. Additionally, water levels in the Dong Nai River have exceeded alarm level 2, raising concerns for low-lying areas in Dong Nai province.

The weather patterns are driven by a combination of cold air, low-pressure areas in the East Sea, and the terrain of the Truong Son mountains. Forecasts suggest that while rainfall in the Central Highlands and South may decrease after September 12, the situation in Central Vietnam remains complex and could be influenced by potential tropical depressions or storms forming in the East Sea.

Entities

Central Vietnam · Da Nang · Ho Chi Minh City · Hue · Hue City · Hà Tĩnh · Lê Trí Thanh · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Quảng Ngãi

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 13,375 households, comprising 41,372 people, may require evacuation in Hue.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hue City has identified 16 localities at high risk of flash floods and landslides. nhandan.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Water levels in the Dong Nai River have exceeded alarm level 2. vtv.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hà Tĩnh recorded the highest rainfall at 133mm during the night of September 10. cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain in Ho Chi Minh City caused flooding up to 1 meter deep in some residential areas.
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall in Central Vietnam is expected to persist and evolve in a complex manner. moitruong.net.vn · cafebiz.vn · soha.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Heavy rain is expected to continue in Central Vietnam with rainfall exceeding 150mm in some areas on September 11. moitruong.net.vn · cafebiz.vn · soha.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rain is also forecast for the Central Highlands and Southern regions of Vietnam. moitruong.net.vn · soha.vn