Vietnam weather: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides

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Heavy rainfall and tropical depression activity have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and river surges across Northern and Central Vietnam. In Phu Tho, the Bôi River is expected to peak at 16m, exceeding Alarm Level 3 by 3m, causing flooding in low-lying residential areas and agricultural land.

In Nghe An, intense rain has isolated over 3,000 residents across seven villages in Tam Thai commune and caused significant road closures. Similarly, in Thanh Hoa, the Buoi River has caused severe flooding in Thanh Vinh commune, with water levels reaching nearly half the height of some houses and disrupting local markets. Transportation has been heavily impacted, with submerged roads on National Highway 1 and provincial routes requiring police intervention to direct traffic.

Hanoi has experienced localized urban flooding on several major streets, leading to significant traffic congestion during rush hours. In Ninh Binh, authorities have temporarily suspended certain tourism activities in caves and forest areas due to rising water levels. Meteorological forecasts suggest that heavy rain may persist in several northern provinces through September 17, maintaining a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous regions.

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Hanoi · Hanoi Traffic Police · Ho Chi Minh City · Hà Tĩnh · Lao Cai · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Nghệ An · Ninh Bình · Northern Vietnam · Phú Thọ · Thanh Hóa · Vietnam

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[● 5 SOURCES] Rainfall in Hanoi, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa, and Northern Nghe An may exceed 250mm between September 16 and 17.
[● 5 SOURCES] Thanh Hoa authorities issued a Level 3 flood alarm for the Buoi River at the Kim Tan hydrological station. moitruong.net.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain is forecasted for Southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City from September 17 to 21.
[● 8 SOURCES] Heavy rain is expected to continue in Northern Vietnam, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An until September 17. baolaocai.vn · moitruong.net.vn · baophutho.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The Bôi River in Phu Tho is rising and is expected to peak around midday or early afternoon. baophutho.vn · moitruong.net.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and soil subsidence in mountainous areas. baophutho.vn · moitruong.net.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and soil subsidence in mountainous areas including Lao Cai, Son La, and Phu Tho. baophutho.vn · moitruong.net.vn
[● 4 SOURCES] The Bôi River is forecast to peak at 16m, which is 3m above Alarm Level 3. baophutho.vn · moitruong.net.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rain is forecast for Ho Chi Minh City and the Southern region from September 17 to 21, with totals potentially exceeding 250mm. baolaocai.vn
[● 7 SOURCES] Heavy rain is expected to continue in Northern Vietnam, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An provinces until September 17. baophutho.vn · moitruong.net.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 3,000 residents in seven villages in Tam Thai commune, Nghe An, have been isolated by rising water levels. www.vietnamplus.vn · cafebiz.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Over 300 students at Song Tri Secondary School in Ha Tinh were forced to stay home due to local flooding. tuoitre.vn