Khánh Hòa experiences floods exceeding 39-year record.

Last night, the flood level on the Dinh River in Ninh Hoa (Khanh Hoa province) at the Ninh Hoa station reached 6.62m, higher than the historical flood level of 1986, becoming the worst flood in recorded history.

Heavy rain continued in the area from Gia Lai to Khanh Hoa last night. Rainfall amounts from 7 PM last night to 3 AM this morning (November 20th) exceeded 160mm in many places, such as Ho Hoa Son station (Khanh Hoa) with 324.2mm, Hoa Hiep Trung station ( Dak Lak ) with 184.8mm, and Ho Da Den station (Khanh Hoa) with 168.4mm.

Forecasts indicate that from this morning until the night of November 21st, the heaviest rainfall will be concentrated in the eastern part of Dak Lak province (formerly Phu Yen) and the northern part of Khanh Hoa province, with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 150-250mm, and exceeding 450mm in some areas.

In eastern Gia Lai province and southern Khanh Hoa province, rainfall is expected to be 70-150mm, with some areas receiving over 200mm from this morning until tomorrow night. In Da Nang , eastern Quang Ngai province, and northern Lam Dong province, rainfall is expected to be 50-100mm, with some areas receiving over 150mm during this period.

Due to continuous heavy rain last night, the water levels in many rivers have exceeded historical records. At 1:00 AM on November 20th, the water level of the Ba River at the Cung Son station on Flood Level 3 was 6.49m, exceeding the historical flood level (1993) by 1.09m; at the Phu Lam station on Flood Level 3, it was 1.66m, exceeding the historical flood level of 1993 by 0.15m. On the Dinh River in Ninh Hoa (Khanh Hoa), the water level at the Ninh Hoa station exceeded Flood Level 3 by 0.92m, exceeding the historical flood level of 1986 by 0.04m.

Khanh Hoa is submerged in water due to record-breaking rainfall and flooding.

Forecasts indicate that this morning, the flood level on the Ba River is likely to peak above Level 3, surpassing the historical flood level of 1993, before slowly receding. This afternoon and evening, the flood level on the Ba River will continue to recede but will still remain above Level 3.

Today, flood levels on the Kon River have fallen below Level 3, the Krong Ana River continues to rise but remains below Level 3, and flood levels on the Thu Bon River have fallen below Level 2.

Tonight, flood levels on the Ba River will fluctuate above Level 3, flood levels on the Kon River will drop below Level 2, flood levels on the Krong Ana River will continue to rise and remain at Level 3, and flood levels on the Thu Bon River will recede and remain above Level 1.

Also during today and tonight, other rivers in Dak Lak and Khanh Hoa continue to rise and are at level 2-3, with some rivers exceeding level 3. Floods on the Huong River, Bo River, Vu Gia River, and Tra Khuc River are fluctuating at level 1-2 and above level 2.

The National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting notes that the forecast and warning information is calculated based on the expected operational regulation of upstream reservoirs. The meteorological and hydrological agency will update the bulletins when there are changes in the discharge volume of the reservoirs.

The center continues to warn of level 4 natural disaster risk (very high risk) in the former Phu Yen province area, level 3 in Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa areas. Hue - Quang Ngai has a natural disaster risk of level 1-2.

Central Vietnam is experiencing an unusually severe and prolonged rainy season, affecting almost the entire region. Previously, during the heavy rains and floods from October 22nd to early November, the heaviest rainfall was concentrated in Quang Tri, Hue, Da Nang, and eastern Quang Ngai. The heavy rains and floods from November 16th to the present have focused on the area from the former Binh Dinh province to Khanh Hoa province. Even Ninh Thuan province (southern Khanh Hoa), the driest region in the country, has suffered widespread flooding.

In addition, on the night of November 6th, Binh Dinh and the former Phu Yen provinces were hit by the very strong typhoon Kalmaegi, causing winds of level 10, gusting to levels 13-14 on land.

According to figures as of 6 PM yesterday, the floods have caused 19 deaths and disappearances, including 14 deaths (1 in Hue, 1 in Da Nang, 9 in Khanh Hoa, 1 in Dak Lak, and 2 in Gia Lai) and 5 missing persons (1 in Quang Tri, 2 in Da Nang, and 2 in Khanh Hoa). Additionally, 19 people were injured in Khanh Hoa.

Nguyen Hoai

Source: https://tienphong.vn/khanh-hoa-lu-vuot-ky-luc-39-nam-post1797807.tpo