[Photo] Ca Mau "struggling" to cope with the highest tide of the year, forecast to exceed alert level 3

After many days of deep flooding due to heavy rain combined with high tides, Ca Mau continues to deploy urgent measures to respond to the high tide on the 15th day of the 9th lunar month, which is likely to exceed alert level 3, threatening to cause deep flooding and serious erosion.

According to the Ca Mau Province Hydrometeorological Station, this tidal period has a very large amplitude, from 3 to 4.3 meters. The highest tidal peak is forecast to appear on November 6-8 (ie September 17-19 of the lunar calendar).

The inner city of Ca Mau is warned to continue to be deeply flooded by the impact of the upcoming high tide in the next few days.

In particular, the peak tide at Ganh Hao hydrological station can exceed alarm level 3 by 20 to 35cm.

Rising sea levels and strong waves threaten the safety of coastal dikes in Da Bac commune, Ca Mau province.

Many experts in Ca Mau warn that the flow intensity of this high tide is very strong and swift, with a high possibility of causing landslides in riverside areas, vulnerable areas and outside the dike, especially in the eastern coastal area.

The water level of the Ca Mau River is starting to rise, warning of the "fierce" high tide of the year, possibly exceeding alert level 3.

Faced with this situation, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, Head of the Ca Mau Irrigation Sub-Department, said he has directed the operation of more than 300 coastal and riverside dams to respond.

High tides are forecast to appear from November 6 to 8 in Ca Mau, or from September 17 to 19 of the lunar calendar.

In parallel with the operation of the sluice, the Ca Mau Irrigation Department also directed the continuous pumping of water to drain floodwaters in areas with closed dikes, in order to minimize damage in production.

The upcoming tide in Ca Mau is warned to be the biggest since the beginning of the year, with an amplitude of 3 to 4.3 meters, causing many inner-city and rural areas to be deeply submerged in water.

People in low-lying areas in Ca Mau are advised to proactively cut off power sources in low locations to ensure safety when the water rises.

Construction crews are also required to be on duty continuously, especially during peak tide days.

Road functional units temporarily patched National Highway 1A through Ca Mau province which was damaged by flooding at the end of October 2025.

National Highway 1A through Ca Mau province, which was full of "stains", has just been "temporarily patched" to allow safe traffic.

Local authorities advise Ca Mau residents to closely monitor forecasts, proactively reinforce embankments, raise or move vulnerable assets. In particular, it is necessary to turn off electrical equipment in low locations to avoid leakage when flooded, and limit travel and exploitation along the river when the water level is high and the flow is strong.

HUU TUNG

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