Vietnam faces heavy rain and high tide flooding risks

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Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall and high tides, leading to significant flooding risks across several regions. In Ho Chi Minh City, the combination of intense afternoon and evening rain with high tides is expected to cause severe flooding in low-lying areas and along riverbanks. Water levels at the Phu An and Nha Be stations are projected to reach 1.65-1.7 meters, exceeding alarm level 3. Experts note that recent rainfall has frequently exceeded the design capacity of the city's existing drainage systems.

Central Vietnam is also facing severe weather. In Hue, the Huong River has exceeded alarm level 1 following heavy rainfall. Da Nang has activated disaster prevention plans, mobilizing personnel and armored vehicles to assist residents and manage potential landslides and flooding. Forecasts indicate continued heavy to very heavy rainfall for Hue, Da Nang, and eastern Quang Ngai.

In Northern Vietnam, a strengthening cold air mass is bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the plains and midlands, including Hanoi, with temperatures expected to decrease slightly. Authorities have issued warnings for potential lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts accompanying these storms.

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[● 2 SOURCES] There is a very high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides in the affected regions.
[● 4 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall in Central Vietnam is expected to continue until approximately October 10-11.
[● 2 SOURCES] Rainfall in the Hue and Da Nang areas may exceed 600mm between October 7 and October 8.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The heavy rain is caused by cold air combined with easterly winds at 5000m and an active low-pressure trough.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A level 2 natural disaster risk has been issued for Hue and Da Nang due to heavy rain.
[● 5 SOURCES] Rainfall in Hue and Da Nang is expected to reach between 200mm and 400mm, with some areas potentially exceeding 600mm.
[● 4 SOURCES] There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding in Central and Southern Vietnam. kienthuc.net.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued a level 2 natural disaster risk warning for Hue and Da Nang due to heavy rain.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The heavy rain is caused by a combination of cold air, easterly winds at 5000m, and an active low-pressure trough.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ho Chi Minh City is forecasted to experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas receiving very heavy rainfall.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Water levels at Phu An and Nha Be stations are expected to reach 1.65-1.7 meters, exceeding alarm level 3 by 0.05-0.1 meters.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Da Nang Civil Defense Command is activating disaster prevention plans and mobilizing armored vehicles to assist residents. giaoducthoidai.vn