Vietnam weather: Heavy rain and flood risks across Northern and Central regions

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Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall and storm-related weather across Northern and Central regions. A tropical depression has weakened into a low-pressure area over western Quang Tri province, but its circulation continues to trigger intense precipitation. Forecasts indicate that rainfall in areas from Thanh Hoa to Northern Quang Tri could exceed 500mm, with significant risks of flash floods, landslides, and localized flooding in low-lying areas.

In Hanoi, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with heavy rain and thunderstorms, causing temperatures to drop by 3-4 degrees Celsius. In Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai, flooding has already been recorded, with hundreds of households displaced and several barges swept away by rising river levels. In Thanh Hoa, authorities have issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides as soil saturation levels approach capacity.

In southern regions, including Can Tho, high tides have caused significant urban flooding, with water levels exceeding Alarm Level III. Meanwhile, in the North, meteorological experts predict a period of continuous rain lasting through September 17, followed by potential cooler weather as a cold air mass approaches later in the month.

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Hanoi · Hà Tĩnh · Laos · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Police Department of Traffic · Quang Tri · Thanh Hóa · Vietnam

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[● 3 SOURCES] Traffic Police Team No. 6 and expressway management units directed vehicles to exit via National Highway 1 or other junctions. baoquangninh.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The accident occurred around 4:30 AM near Km215 or Km216 in Ham Liem commune. baoquangninh.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle struck the central median strip and overturned, blocking both directions of traffic. baoquangninh.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] A truck overturned on the Vinh Hao - Phan Thiet expressway on the morning of September 13. baoquangninh.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] By approximately 6:50 AM or 7:00 AM, a crane had moved the vehicle to clear a lane for traffic. baoquangninh.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] No casualties were reported from the accident. baoquangninh.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. baoquangninh.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The accident caused traffic congestion lasting several kilometers in both directions. baoquangninh.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The low-pressure area is forecast to move West-Northwest at approximately 10 km/h before dissipating.
[● 2 SOURCES] Rivers from Thanh Hoa to Hue are at risk of rising to alarm levels BĐ1 to BĐ3. baophutho.vn
[● 9 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is expected in Northern and Central Vietnam, with some areas exceeding 500mm. baophutho.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · kenh14.vn · thanhnien.vn · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The tropical depression weakened into a low-pressure area over western Quang Tri province. baophutho.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn · kenh14.vn · thanhnien.vn · afamily.vn