Bac Giang: Warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain causing localized flooding

BAC GIANG - Quick information from the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, due to the influence of a low pressure trough with an axis through the North, combined with high-altitude wind convergence with strong intensity, from the afternoon of June 21 to the morning of June 23, Bac Giang province will have moderate rain, some places will have heavy rain in a short period of time, potentially causing localized flooding.

Authorities warn of widespread rainfall ranging from 50 to 100mm, with some places experiencing over 100mm; some places experiencing heavy rain in a short period of time. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

Heavy rain in Anhui Urban Area, Cao Thuong Town (Tan Yen) on the afternoon of June 21. Photo by Contributor.

From the evening of June 21 to 24, the water level on rivers in the province is likely to flood. The flood peak on Thuong River and Luc Nam River may be at alert level I to alert level II. The flood peak on Cau River at Dap Cau Hydrological Station is at alert level II to above alert level II.

Heavy rain in a short period of time poses a risk of local landslides in small streams, steep terrain, and embankments on traffic routes and construction works along rivers in the districts of Lang Giang, Yen The, Son Dong, Luc Ngan, Luc Nam, and Hiep Hoa; local flooding in residential areas, overloading of urban drainage systems, and traffic congestion.

It is known that from last night to this morning (June 21), in Thai Nguyen province, there was heavy rain causing localized flooding, many places were deeply flooded, forcing the authorities to deploy urgent measures to evacuate people from flooded areas. In Bac Giang , the provincial authorities are closely monitoring weather developments, promptly providing warning information so that people can take measures to prevent and combat natural disasters.

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