In Hue city, while rain is easing, water levels in the Huong River, the main river flowing around the city, continue to rise, now surpassing alert level 2. The Bo River is also nearing alert level 3. Rising river levels have inundated several streets in Phu Xuan District, making travel difficult and forcing floodwaters into homes, disrupting daily life.

According to a report from the Hue City Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, heavy rain from June 11 onward has caused widespread flooding in many urban streets in Thuan Hoa and Phu Xuan districts, as well as in districts like Phu Loc, Phong Dien, and Huong Thuy. Over 17,000 hectares of rice fields and vegetable crops have also been submerged.

In Quang Tri province, floodwaters are rising to between alert levels 1 and 2, with the O Lau River exceeding alert level 2. While upstream water levels are gradually falling, downstream floods continue to rise. Several inter-commune roads in Vinh Linh and Hai Lang districts are under deep water, cutting off transportation. In communes like Hai Phong and Hai Dinh, floodwaters have entered residential areas.

In the mountainous districts of Huong Hoa and Dakrong, most low-water bridges and fords have been flooded, isolating several communities. Landslides have occurred, damaging several houses in Dakrong district.

In Quang Binh province, floodwaters are rising rapidly in Le Thuy district, spilling onto roads and into homes, forcing residents to move belongings to higher ground. On June 13 morning, authorities in Minh Hoa district reported that two sisters had gone missing after being swept away by floodwaters overnight. Search and rescue operations are underway.

Also on June 13 morning, heavy downpours caused a 15-meter section of the Da Lam dam in Thai Thuy commune, Le Thuy district to collapse, unleashing a powerful flow of water downstream. The breach released a large volume of reservoir water, rapidly inundating lower-lying areas.

The Department of Dike Management and Natural Disaster Prevention under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MOAE) reports, central provinces from Quang Binh to Hue have received rain of between 50 - 130mm for several hours on June 13 morning, with some areas recording over 250mm. Parts of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces, and localities from Da Nang to Quang Nam and Kon Tum also have seen downpours of 20 - 50mm, with some exceeding 120mm.

Authorities have issued warnings for potential flash floods and landslides in areas with rainfall exceeding 120mm within 6 hours.

MOAE Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep warns that the storm’s lingering effects are highly unusual for this time of year, particularly as they hit during the dry season in central Vietnam, potentially leading to complacency. As the intense and nature of the rain poses serious risks of flash floods and landslides, he reminds that emergency plans must be prepared for both coastal and inland areas.

Typhoon Wutip nears Hainan, Vietnam braces for heavy rain, severe flooding

VOV.VN - Typhoon Wutip continued to strengthen on the morning of June 13 as it moved toward China’s Hainan Island, posing a high risk of severe flooding, flash floods, and landslides in Vietnam.