Northern Vietnam faces more heavy rain as flood risks persist

Meteorologists reported that Maysak’s remnants, combined with a low-pressure trough and upper-level wind convergence, continue to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across Northern Vietnam, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides and localised flooding.

According to the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, many parts of the country have experienced moderate to heavy rain in recent days, with particularly intense downpours recorded in mountainous provinces in the north.

Forecasters expected the northern region to receive between 10 mm and 30 mm of rainfall on July 8, with some areas likely to record more than 100 mm. Heavy showers and thunderstorms are also forecast for the Central Highlands and southern regions, where rainfall could exceed 70 mm in isolated locations.

Weather experts warned that although the typhoon has dissipated, saturated ground conditions following days of persistent rainfall continue to pose a significant threat in northern mountainous areas.

The risk of flash floods along small rivers and streams, as well as landslides on steep slopes, remains high, particularly in locations that have experienced prolonged rainfall over recent days.

The severe weather has already caused damage in several localities. In Lai Chau province, heavy rain damaged 24 houses and affected nearly 21 hectares of rice fields, crops and aquaculture areas. Multiple landslides disrupted national highways and local roads, with relevant forces working to restore traffic.

Meanwhile, in Lao Cai province, one person was killed after being struck by lightning during thunderstorms.

Authorities have instructed local administrations to maintain 24-hour emergency monitoring, closely track rainfall and flood developments, and regularly inspect areas vulnerable to flash floods, landslides and inundation.

Local administrations have also been asked to review evacuation plans and issue timely warnings to residents living in high-risk areas whenever necessary.

With heavy rain expected to continue in the coming days, authorities warned that flash floods, landslides and severe thunderstorms remain a serious threat, especially in mountainous terrain, along rivers and streams, and in locations with a history of slope failures.

Maysak weakens into tropical depression in China, heavy rain persists in Quang Ninh

VOV.VN - Tropical Storm Maysak weakened into a tropical depression over Guangxi province in China at noon on July 5 and is expected to gradually dissipate, with no further direct impact on Vietnam.