Vietnam weather warning: Heavy rain and flood risks for Northern regions

heavy rainfall flash floods landslides weather warning Northern Vietnam

Northern and North Central Vietnam are facing a period of intense rainfall and extreme weather starting the night of August 17. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts widespread heavy rain through August 21, with total rainfall expected to reach between 150-300mm, and in some areas exceeding 450mm.

This weather pattern poses significant risks, including local flooding, flash floods, and landslides, particularly in mountainous and low-lying regions. In Hanoi, the rainfall may overwhelm urban drainage systems, leading to localized flooding and traffic congestion. The transition from intense heat to heavy rain also increases the likelihood of extreme phenomena such as lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts.

In response to the threat, the Vietnamese government has issued urgent directives. Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Quốc Dũng, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, has ordered ministries and local authorities to proactively prepare for potential disasters. Authorities are urged to monitor weather developments closely and implement measures to protect lives and property, noting that similar weather events earlier this year have already caused significant casualties and property damage.

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Central Vietnam · Hanoi · Hồ Quốc Dũng · Lai Chau · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Northern Vietnam · Prime Minister of Vietnam · Thanh Hóa · Vietnam

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[● 8 SOURCES] Rainfall in Northern Vietnam and from Thanh Hoa to Ha Tinh is expected to be between 50-120mm, with some areas exceeding 200mm. cafef.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · cafebiz.vn · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Extreme weather phenomena such as lightning, hail, and strong gusts may occur during thunderstorms. cafef.vn · afamily.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · +3 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Northern Vietnam and North Central Vietnam will experience heavy rain from the night of August 17. cafef.vn · soha.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · +5 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued weather warnings for Vietnam. cafef.vn · soha.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Northern and Central regions will experience heat with temperatures reaching 34-37 degrees Celsius on August 17. cafef.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · cafebiz.vn · soha.vn · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall may cause local flooding, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas. cafef.vn · soha.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Central Highlands and Southern Vietnam will have showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and night. cafef.vn · afamily.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · cafebiz.vn · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Total rainfall for the period from August 17 to August 21 is expected to be between 150-300mm, with some areas exceeding 450mm. soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · vtv.vn · cafef.vn · baoxaydung.vn · +1 more