Beware of high tides in the Northern and Southeastern coastal regions

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of December 6 to 7, the water level along the Northern coast is at a high level and tends to increase slowly. The highest tide of the day at Hon Dau station (Hai Phong) is likely to reach 4.1-4.15m, with the peak tide appearing from 4-7am.

High tide in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Manh Linh/Tin Tuc and Dan Toc Newspaper

It is forecasted that from December 8 to 9, the water level along the Northern coast will be high and will tend to increase slowly. The highest water level at Hon Dau may reach 4.15 - 4.2m.

According to hydrological experts, this is a high tide period, low-lying areas along the coast, along rivers, and areas outside the dike are likely to be flooded for 4-7 hours every day. High tides will slow down the flood drainage process on the river system in this area. In the evening and at night, it is necessary to be on guard against strong currents flowing offshore when the tide recedes, which is dangerous for maritime activities and sea tourism , especially at ports and beaches.

For the Southeast coastal area, from the evening of December 6 to 7, the highest water level in the Eastern coast of the South tends to decrease slowly, the highest tide peak of the day at Vung Tau station is likely to reach 4.1-4.2m, the peak tide time is from 2-5pm and 11pm-2am.

It is forecasted that from December 8 to 9, the highest water level of the day in the eastern coast of the South will tend to decrease slowly, the highest tide peak of the day at Vung Tau station is likely to reach 3.9-4m.

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.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/van-de-quan-tam/de-phong-trieu-cuong-o-ven-bien-bac-bo-va-dong-nam-bo-20251206172944688.htm