Hue experiences heavy rain, causing floods on the Bo River to surpass historical levels.

HUE - Heavy rains upstream have caused continued flooding in many areas of Hue City. On the afternoon of November 3rd, the flood level on the Bo River peaked at 5.33m, the highest in history.

The flood on the Bo River sets a historical milestone.

According to the Hue City Civil Defense Command, data recorded at 1:20 PM on November 3rd showed that the water level on the Bo River at the Phu Oc station was 5.33m, approximately 0.83m above alarm level 3, exceeding the historical record set on October 27th by about 0.08m, and about 0.09m higher than the 2020 flood peak (5.24m). This marks a new historical milestone for flood peaks on the Bo River.

The flood level on the Perfume River at the Kim Long station peaked at 1 PM on November 3rd, reaching 4.47m, 0.97m above flood warning level 3, and approximately 0.13m higher than the peak flood level in 2023.

On November 3rd, the Perfume River's water level rose, overflowing into Dong Ba Market and causing flooding. Photo: Van Dinh.

The People's Committee of Hue City announced that the peak of this heavy rainfall has passed, the floods on the rivers have reached their peak, and the rain is gradually decreasing.

According to preliminary statistics from local authorities, as of 11:00 AM on November 3rd, more than 28,003 houses across the city were still flooded with water depths ranging from 0.5m to 1.0m. To cope with this flood, Hue City has evacuated at least 1,135 households/3,121 people from 32 out of 40 communes and wards.

On November 3rd, local authorities and police forces in Hue City continuously evacuated people undergoing dialysis, giving birth, and the elderly and infirm to safety. This was the third time in just over a week that residents of Hue City had to flee floods.

Police officers escorted the elderly to safety. Photo: Van Dinh.

Mountain landslides

Heavy rains and floods on November 3rd are also causing landslides in many mountainous areas of the former Nam Dong district. Specifically, the abutment of Phu Mau bridge (Km20+25, Khe Tre commune) collapsed, with the entire structure at the base of the bridge swept away by rising floodwaters. The Leno bridge connecting Khe Tre and Nam Dong communes also suffered erosion and collapse of its foundation due to high water levels.

In K'Long village (Long Quang commune), the hilltop has cracked and is at high risk of landslides after several days of heavy rain. The soil and rocks around the area have shown signs of sliding and subsidence, threatening the safety of the residential area below.

Many areas in the mountainous region of Nam Dong are experiencing landslides due to heavy rains. Photo: Van Dinh.

On November 3rd, a delegation from the Hue City People's Committee, led by Chairman Phan Thien Dinh, conducted a field inspection of several of the aforementioned landslide areas and other vulnerable regions.

Chairman of the People's Committee of the city, Phan Thien Dinh, requested that functional forces urgently review and assess the extent of landslides and the risk of impact on residents, while proactively preparing relocation plans to ensure absolute safety for people in high-risk areas.

"Given the complex and ongoing flood situation, with prolonged rainfall in mountainous areas, the city has directed increased support in terms of food and supplies for remote areas and those at risk of being isolated. Forces are urgently deploying response measures to ensure the safety of the people," Mr. Dinh emphasized.

Hue City leaders inspected landslide-prone and vulnerable areas in the mountainous Nam Dong district on November 3rd. Photo: Dinh Hoang.

Hue City forecasts heavy rain, with some areas experiencing very heavy rain, from November 3rd to November 6th. Total rainfall in the plains is expected to be 150-300mm, with some areas exceeding 400mm, while in mountainous and hilly areas it is expected to be 200-400mm, with some areas exceeding 600mm.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Hue City, Phan Thien Dinh, also sent an urgent telegram to units and localities in the city regarding proactive response to heavy rain, floods, landslides, and Typhoon KALMAEGI (Typhoon No. 13).

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