Storm No. 4 triggers widespread flooding and landslides in Northern Vietnam

Storm No. 4 Northern Vietnam flooding landslides emergency relocation typhoon impact

Storm No. 4 and a tropical convergence zone have triggered widespread heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides across Northern Vietnam. In Lạng Sơn, landslides in Chi Lăng have damaged homes and vehicles, while flooding has affected thousands of households in areas like Thất Khê and Tràng Định. Emergency relief efforts, including the distribution of essential supplies, are underway.

Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng have faced severe weather, with high winds and heavy rain causing significant risks in the Gulf of Tonkin. Local authorities in Quảng Ninh have mobilized thousands of personnel to manage landslides and flooding, while also implementing maritime bans to protect vessels. In Cửa Ông, dozens of households were urgently relocated due to landslide risks.

In Thanh Hóa, authorities have relocated 175 households, totaling 810 people, to safer locations to mitigate the risk of flash floods and landslides. Meanwhile, in Bắc Ninh, heavy rains have flooded over 8,300 hectares of crops. The Ministry of Health has also ordered medical facilities in the affected northern and central regions to maintain 24/7 emergency readiness to respond to the ongoing natural disaster.

Entities

Bac Song Ma Irrigation Limited Liability Company · China · Guangxi · Hai Phong · Hanoi · Lạng Sơn · Ministry of Construction · Nam Song Ma Irrigation Limited Liability Company · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Quảng Ninh · Song Chu Limited Liability Company · Storm Narra

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[DISPUTED] Storm No. 4 is moving through the Gulf of Tonkin with maximum winds of level 9 (75-88 km/h) and gusts up to level 11. baophutho.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baolaocai.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Minister Trần Hồng Minh issued a telegram requesting proactive response measures from the Vietnam National Railway Group and the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation.
[● 9 SOURCES] The storm is forecasted to move toward southern Guangxi, China, and weaken into a tropical depression by August 27. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Naval forces in Quảng Ninh assisted 30 households in moving valuable assets to safety and cleared 700 cubic meters of landslide debris. anninhthudo.vn
[● 11 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall in Lạng Sơn, Quảng Ninh, Bắc Ninh, and Hải Phòng is expected to reach 180-380 mm, with local peaks exceeding 400 mm. giaoducthoidai.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 13 SOURCES] Northern Vietnam is expected to experience rain and thunderstorms, with some areas seeing heavy rain. thoibaonganhang.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baolaocai.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[DISPUTED] Storm No. 4 is moving south-southeast at approximately 3km/h. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baolaocai.vn · baogialai.com.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Central Vietnam is expected to experience sunny and hot weather. thoibaonganhang.vn · thoidai.com.vn
[● 14 SOURCES] Storm No. 4 has wind speeds of level 9, with gusts up to level 11. doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baogialai.com.vn · baolaocai.vn
[● 17 SOURCES] The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting provided the weather outlook. thoibaonganhang.vn · baophutho.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · baogialai.com.vn · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Southern Vietnam will see sunny days with showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. thoibaonganhang.vn · thoidai.com.vn
[● 6 SOURCES] The water level at Cha station reached 8.17m, which is 17cm above Alarm Level I.