Beware of the risk of flooding due to high tides in low-lying coastal areas in the Southeast region

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of December 2 to December 3, the highest water level at Vung Tau station in the coastal provinces and cities from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau is 4.05 - 4.1 m.

A corner of the inner city of Ca Mau province is deeply flooded due to high tide. Illustration photo: Tuan Phi/VNA

Peak tides occur from 2pm to 5pm and 10pm to 2am. Areas at risk of flooding due to high tides are low-lying areas and areas outside the dike.

It is forecasted that from December 3-4, the highest water level in the eastern coast of the South will tend to increase slightly, the highest tide peak of the day at Vung Tau station is likely to reach 4.1 - 4.15 m. Warning level 1 for natural disasters due to high tides.

The eastern coastal area of ​​the South needs to pay attention to prevent high risks of flooding and dike overflow in low-lying coastal and riverside areas, outside the dike, affecting traffic, agricultural production, aquaculture, water pollution and people's lives.

Hydrological experts note that high tides will slow down the flood drainage process on rivers in the Southeast. Low-lying coastal areas, river banks, and areas outside the dykes in the Southeast are likely to be flooded in the early morning and early afternoon. In addition, high tides during this period also increase saltwater intrusion in the fields.

To proactively respond and minimize damage caused by high tides causing flooding in the coming time, the Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment recommends that affected provinces and cities closely monitor forecasts and warnings, and promptly inform authorities and people at all levels to proactively prevent them.

Authorities inspect and review coastal residential areas, dykes, dams, low-lying areas with high risk of flooding to proactively organize the relocation and evacuation of people when situations arise; clear the flow, and promptly handle construction incidents from the first hour.

Provinces and cities are ready to deploy measures to drain water and protect production; reinforce and protect aquaculture ponds; harvest crops and dry crops that are ready for harvest; prevent and combat flooding in urban areas and low-lying areas, ensuring minimal damage; notify owners of water transport vehicles about flooding to proactively take measures to ensure safety for people, vehicles, equipment and works.

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