Heavy rain to lash northern, north-central Vietnam through Sept 18
VOV.VN - Heavy downpours are forecast to batter northern and north-central Vietnam through September 18, with torrential rain persisting through September 16, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.
The weather agency has issued high-level alerts for flash floods and landslides in midland and mountainous regions, alongside flood risks across river basins.
During the peak period from September 15 to 16, heavy to very heavy rain ranging from 100 mm to 200 mm, with isolated spots exceeding 300 mm, is expected in southern Phu Tho, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Rainfall ranging from 80 mm to 120 mm, locally over 200 mm, accompanied by thunderstorms, will hit southern Lao Cai, Son La, northern Phu Tho, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, and Nghe An.
Meanwhile, Quang Ninh, Lang Son, southern Tuyen Quang, and Thai Nguyen will see moderate to heavy rain of 40 mm to 80 mm, with some areas recording over 150 mm.
Forecasters also warn of high-intensity rainfall exceeding 100 mm within a three-hour window in certain locations.
Water levels are currently rising across rivers in Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Lao Cai on the Thao River, and Thanh Hoa. Floods are developing across northern and Thanh Hoa rivers, with peak water levels on the Boi River in Phu Tho projected to surpass alarm level 3, while the Hoang Long River in Ninh Binh may reach alarm levels 2 to 3.
In Thanh Hoa, floods on the Buoi, Chu, and upper Ma rivers are expected to hit alarm levels 1 to 2. Flash flood and landslide warnings are classified at level 1, while disaster risks for torrential rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hail are set at level 2 for southern Phu Tho, Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to taper off across the northern region, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An starting the night of September 16. Residents in vulnerable zones are advised to monitor real-time disaster tracking updates at luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn and take proactive safety measures.
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