Bac Ninh issues alarm on Cau, Thuong and Luc Nam rivers

Photo caption — Due to the influence of storm No. 10, the water level of Luc Nam River, flowing through Chu Ward, Bac Ninh Province, rose, causing local flooding, cutting off some traffic routes and residential areas, photo taken on September 30, 2025. Photo: VNA

Specifically, at 11:50 p.m. on October 6, 2025, the water level on Cam Dan River at Cam Dan Hydrological Station was above alert level I (equivalent to a water level ≥41.00m). The Provincial Civil Defense Command issued alert number I on Cam Dan and Luc Nam rivers at Cam Dan Hydrological Station.

At 01:00, October 7, 2025, the water level on the Thuong River at Cau Son hydrological station was above alert level II (equivalent to a water level ≥15.00m). The Provincial Civil Defense Command issued alert number II on the Thuong River at Cau Son Hydrological station.

At 01:15, October 7, 2025, the water level on the Thuong River at Phu Lang Thuong hydrological station was above alert level I (equivalent to a water level ≥4.30m). The Provincial Civil Defense Command issued alert number I on the Thuong River at Phu Lang Thuong hydrological station.

At 03:00, October 7, 2025, the water level on the Cau River at Dap Cau Hydrological Station was above alert level I (equivalent to a water level ≥4.30m). The Provincial Civil Defense Command issued alert number I on the Cau River at Dap Cau Hydrological Station.

The Bac Ninh Provincial Civil Defense Command requested the Civil Defense Commands of relevant communes and wards to immediately organize and deploy dike patrols at dike guard posts, detect and proactively handle incidents from the first hour to ensure dike safety. At the same time, notify people and owners of water transport vehicles on the river to proactively prevent and ensure safety. Organize a 24/24-hour standing watch, regularly update information, and promptly report to the Provincial Civil Defense Command and the Department of Agriculture and Environment for advice, direction and operation.

Due to the impact of storm No. 11, from the evening of October 6 to the morning of October 7, there was heavy and very heavy rain in many places in the province; total rainfall was from 50 - 100mm/period, especially in communes and wards in the eastern part of the province, rainfall was from 70 - 120mm/period.

According to the Bac Ninh Province Hydrometeorological Station, from October 6 to 8, the water level of rivers in the province is likely to experience a flood with an amplitude of 2.0 - 6.0m. On the Luc Nam River at Cam Dan and Luc Nam Stations, the possibility of reaching from alert level 2 to alert level 3, at Chu is forecast to be above alert level 2. On the Thuong River and Cau River, the forecast is at alert level 2 to alert level 3. On the Duong River at Ben Ho Station, the water level is likely to be at alert level 1 to above alert level 1.

In the context of the land being sufficiently hydrated, the water level of the rivers is at a high level, under the impact of heavy rains caused by storm No. 11, it is necessary to proactively prevent major floods on the rivers causing flooding in low-lying areas, low-lying areas along the rivers and urban streets, flash floods and landslides in the wards and communes in the eastern mountainous area of the province and the highland of Yen The commune. Beware of whirlwinds, lightning and strong gusts of wind in thunderstorms before and during the storm.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/bac-ninh-phat-lenh-bao-dong-tren-cac-song-cau-thuong-va-luc-nam-20251007083305102.htm