Flood warning on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai

Photo caption — The water level of Nhat Le River in Dong Hoi ( Quang Tri ) was 1.52m, 0.02m above alert level 2 at 4 a.m. on October 23. Photo: Ta Chuyen/VNA

During this flood, the peak water level on Kien Giang River, Thach Han River (Quang Tri), Bo River, Huong River (Hue City) and small rivers rose to alert level 2 - alert level 3; Gianh River (Quang Tri), Vu Gia - Thu Bon River ( Da Nang City), Tra Khuc River, Ve River (Quang Ngai) rose above alert level 1 - alert level 2, in some places above alert level 2.

There is a high risk of widespread flooding in the provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai , a high risk of flash floods on rivers and streams and landslides on the slopes of the provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (real-time warning information on areas at risk of flash floods and landslides is provided online on the website of the Department of Hydrometeorology at: https://luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn and in a separate bulletin warning of flash floods and landslides). Flood disaster risk level: level 2.

Currently, the water level on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai is fluctuating. The water level at 7:00 a.m. on October 23 on some rivers is as follows: On the Bo River at Phu Oc station is 2.13m, 0.63m above alarm level 1; on the Huong River at Kim Long station is 1.63m, 0.37m below alarm level 2; on the Kien Giang River at Le Thuy station is 1.72m, 0.48m below alarm level 2.

On the Mekong River, the water level at the headwaters of the Mekong River changes slowly according to the tide with a downward trend. As of October 27, the highest water level on the Tien River at Tan Chau station was 3.45m, 0.05m below alert level 1; on the Hau River at Chau Doc station was 3.2m, 0.2m above alert level 1; at the downstream stations of the Mekong River, it was at alert level 1 - alert level 2, some places above alert level 2.

Risk of flooding in low-lying areas, riverside areas, and areas outside the dyke in An Giang province and low-lying areas, riverside areas in Dong Thap, Can Tho, and Vinh Long provinces. Beware of landslides and weak dykes in flooded areas. Warning level 1 of natural disaster risk due to floods.

Currently, the water level at the headwaters of the Mekong River is changing slowly. The highest water level on October 22 on the Tien River at Tan Chau station was 3.62m, 0.12m above alert level 1, and on the Hau River at Chau Doc station was 3.37m, 0.13m below alert level 2.

Floods on rivers and streams can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, affecting activities such as waterway transport, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's lives and socio-economic activities.

Regarding the rain situation, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that from the morning of October 23 to the night of October 24, the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai will have heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall of 100-200mm, locally very heavy rain over 300mm; the area from South Quang Tri to Da Nang city will have heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 200-350mm, locally over 700mm. Warning of the risk of heavy rain over 150mm/3 hours.

In addition, on the day and night of October 23, Lam Dong and the Southern region will have scattered showers and thunderstorms with rainfall of 15-30mm, locally heavy rain over 80mm, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind in thunderstorms. Warning of the risk of heavy rain over 60mm/3 hours.

In the next 48 to 72 hours, in the area from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai, there will be moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms, locally very heavy rain with common rainfall from 40-80mm, locally over 150mm. Heavy rain in this area is likely to last until the end of October 2025.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/canh-bao-lu-tren-cac-song-tu-quang-tri-den-quang-ngai-20251023100629423.htm