Warning of the risk of flash floods and landslides on a large scale

Specifically, in the past 6 hours (from 11:00 to 17:00 on June 25), in the provinces of Lang Son and Thai Nguyen, there was moderate and heavy rain such as: Minh Khai 2 80.3mm, That Khe 69mm (Lang Son), Cho Chu Town 64.4mm, Cay Thi 59.1mm (Thai Nguyen).

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that in the next 6 hours, in the provinces of Lang Son and Thai Nguyen, there will continue to be rain with accumulated rainfall ranging from 20-40mm, in some places over 60mm.

Therefore, there is a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes in the above localities, especially in Binh Gia, Huu Lung, Chi Lang districts (Lang Son); Dinh Hoa, Dong Hy, Phu Binh (Thai Nguyen province).

According to a quick report from Cao Loc district (Lang Son), 5 houses were damaged by landslides; many roads were damaged by landslides; nearly 100 hectares of rice, corn, and watermelon were flooded.

Authorities fix landslide on road in Hoang Dong commune, Lang Son city. Photo: Tan An.

In Lang Son city, heavy rain caused many roads to be flooded, including some deeply flooded roads with slow drainage at My Son underpass, Ngo Quyen street; Ba Trieu street; Ban Vien village, Hoang Dong commune... affecting traffic, damaging vehicles; some areas with water rising into people's houses causing property damage.

Rising floodwaters cause traffic disruption in Na Sam town, Van Lang district, Lang Son province. Photo: Tan An.

In Van Quan district, 2 houses (1 house, 1 kitchen) collapsed; 11 houses had landslides; the volume of landslides on traffic routes was 2,300 m3; more than 150 hectares of rice, corn, and vegetables were flooded.

Along with the above districts and cities, other districts in the area are also affected by floods causing property damage. There have been no recorded human casualties.

According to information from the Lang Son Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, on the afternoon of June 25, the water level in rivers in the province continued to rise rapidly. Specifically, on the Ky Cung River, the water level at 3:00 p.m. on June 25 at the Lang Son hydrological station was 251.05 m, 0.95 m lower than alert level 1; on the Trung River, the water level was 18.55 m, 0.55 m above alert level 2.

It is forecasted that in the next 12-24 hours, the water level on Trung River at Huu Lung station will continue to rise and peak at 19.1 m, 0.1 m above alert level 3.

It is forecasted that from tonight (June 25) to tomorrow night (June 26), districts and cities in the province will continue to have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms with rainfall from 40-80 mm, some places over 80 mm; the probability of heavy rain is from 70-90%. Given the complicated developments of rain and floods, districts and cities need to proactively deploy effective measures to prevent and combat rain and floods. At the same time, households need to be vigilant, proactively move their residences, move assets and belongings to safe places as landslides, collapsed houses have occurred in recent days.

In Da Nang and Binh Thuan , in the past 6 hours (from 11am on June 25 to 5pm on June 25), there was heavy to very heavy rain such as: Phan Lam 92.7mm (Binh Thuan); Tan Thuan 88.3mm, Ba Na 85.8mm (Da Nang).

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that in the next 6 hours, Da Nang and Binh Thuan provinces will continue to have heavy rain, some places will have very heavy rain with accumulated rainfall ranging from 30-50mm, some places over 80mm.

There is a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes in the above localities, especially in Hoa Vang district (Da Nang); Bac Binh, Ham Thuan Nam, Ham Thuan Bac, Tanh Linh (Binh Thuan).

According to the bulletin from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from June 25 to 27, the northern mountainous region will continue to have heavy rain, some places will have very heavy rain, with the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying areas.

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by heavy rains and the risk of flash floods and landslides, the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control and the Office of the National Committee for Incident, Disaster Response and Search and Rescue request the Steering Committees for Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue in the northern mountainous provinces to closely monitor forecasts and warnings, and promptly inform authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent and respond. Mobilize forces to support people to overcome consequences and stabilize their lives.

At the same time, urgently deploy shock forces to inspect and review residential areas along rivers, streams, low-lying areas, and areas at high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people to safe places; prepare forces and means for rescue when required.

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