Central region continues heavy rain, flood warning

According to the National Center for Hydrometeorology and the Central Meteorological and Hydrological Station (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), weather news today, November 16, 2023: Last night (November 15) and early this morning (November 16), the area from Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa experienced moderate to heavy rain, with some places experiencing very heavy rain and thunderstorms . Rainfall amounts from 7 PM on November 15 to 3 AM on November 16 exceeded 100 mm in some areas, such as: Loc Tri (Thua Thien Hue) 150.2 mm, Tra Don ( Quang Nam ) 241.6 mm, Ba Nam (Quang Ngai) 147 mm, Duc Binh Dong (Phu Yen) 140.7 mm, Dak Mang (Binh Dinh) 104.2 mm...

Forecasts indicate that on November 16th, the area from southern Nghe An to Quang Binh will experience moderate to heavy rain, with some areas experiencing very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts will generally range from 30 to 70 mm, with some areas exceeding 100 mm.

On November 16th, both day and night, heavy to very heavy rain fell in the area from Thua Thien Hue to Binh Dinh, with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 150 to 250 mm, and exceeding 400 mm in some places; Quang Tri and the area from Phu Yen to Ninh Thuan experienced moderate to heavy rain, with very heavy rain in some areas, with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 100 to 150 mm, and exceeding 250 mm in some places. From November 17th onwards, heavy rain in these areas will gradually decrease.

12,000 households in Quang Tri province are cut off due to heavy rains causing flooding.

On November 16th, the Central Highlands region experienced moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms , with localized heavy rainfall of 15-30 mm, and in some places over 60 mm.

The risk level for natural disasters due to heavy rain, tornadoes, lightning, and hail is level 1; the area from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai has a natural disaster risk level of 2. Be prepared for the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding of rice and other crops in low-lying areas; be prepared for heavy rainfall in a short period causing flooding in urban areas. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

Emergency flood warnings issued for rivers.

According to the National Center for Hydrometeorology, the flood on the Bo River (Thua Thien Hue) has peaked and is receding slowly. The peak flood level at Phu Oc was 4.99m (at 7 PM on January 15), 0.49m above flood warning level 3. Currently (November 16), flood levels on rivers in Thua Thien Hue are receding and are above flood warning level 3; water levels on the Vu Gia River (Quang Nam) and Tra Khuc River (Quang Ngai) are rising; and water levels on rivers in Quang Tri, from Quang Nam to Phu Yen are fluctuating. At 1 AM on November 16, water levels on the rivers were as follows: Bo River (Thua Thien Hue) at Phu Oc 4.79m, 0.29m above flood warning level 3; Huong River (Thua Thien Hue) at Kim Long 3.66m, 0.16m above flood warning level 3. The Vu Gia River (Quang Nam) at Ai Nghia is 7.79 m, 0.21 m below flood level 2; the Tra Khuc River (Quang Ngai) at Tra Khuc is 5.38 m, 0.38 m above flood level 2.

Forecasts indicate that in the next 6 hours, floods on the Vu Gia and Tra Khuc rivers are likely to peak, then recede slowly, with peak flood levels on the Vu Gia and Tra Khuc rivers remaining above Level 2, while floods on rivers in Thua Thien Hue province will continue to recede.

Over the next 6-24 hours, flood levels on rivers in Thua Thien Hue, including the Vu Gia and Tra Khuc rivers, will continue to recede; water levels on rivers in Thua Thien Hue will fluctuate above Level 2, the Vu Gia River will be above Level 1, and the Tra Khuc River will fall below Level 1.

Warning: From today (November 16th) to November 17th, floods on rivers in Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces are likely to rise again; a flood surge is likely to occur on rivers in Quang Tri, Binh Dinh, and Phu Yen provinces. During this surge, peak water levels on these rivers will reach Level 1 - Level 2, with some rivers exceeding Level 2. There is a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, and localized flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and urban areas in provinces from Quang Tri to Phu Yen. Measures are needed to ensure the safety of vulnerable small hydropower and irrigation reservoirs.

The risk level for natural disasters due to flooding is at levels 2 and 3.

Strong winds, high waves, and storm surges along the central coast.

In the northern South China Sea, there are strong northeasterly winds of force 6, sometimes force 7, with gusts of force 8-9.

Forecast for November 16th, day and night: In the northern part of the East Sea (including the waters around the Hoang Sa archipelago), strong northeast winds of force 7, sometimes force 8, gusting to force 9 are expected. The sea will be rough, with waves 3-5 meters high. The sea area from Quang Tri to Ninh Thuan and the central part of the East Sea will experience strong northeast winds of force 6, sometimes force 7, gusting to force 8. The sea will be rough, with waves 4-6 meters high. The sea area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau will experience strong northeast winds of force 6, gusting to force 7-8. The sea will be rough, with waves 3-5 meters high.

Additionally, on November 16th, both day and night, the central and southern areas of the South China Sea (including the waters around the Spratly Islands), the sea area from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang, and the Gulf of Thailand will experience showers and thunderstorms . Tornadoes and strong gusts of wind are possible during thunderstorms . Monsoon storm surge along the coast of provinces from Nghe An to Quang Nam will reach 0.2 - 0.4 meters.

Warning: On November 17th, day and night, strong northeast winds of force 6, gusting to force 7-8, will prevail in the Gulf of Tonkin, with waves 3-5 meters high and rough seas; in the northern East Sea (including the waters around the Hoang Sa archipelago), strong northeast winds of force 7, sometimes force 8, gusting to force 9, will prevail, with waves 4-6 meters high and very rough seas; in the waters from Quang Tri to Ca Mau and the central East Sea, strong northeast winds of force 6, sometimes force 7, gusting to force 8, will prevail, with waves 3-6 meters high and very rough seas; in the southern East Sea (including the waters around the Truong Sa archipelago), strong northeast winds of force 5, sometimes force 6, gusting to force 7-8, will prevail, with waves 2-4 meters high and rough seas.

The risk level for natural disasters due to strong winds at sea is level 2. All vessels and other activities in the affected sea areas are at high risk of being impacted by strong winds and high waves. Coastal areas of provinces from Nghe An to Quang Nam are at risk of flooding in low-lying areas and coastal erosion due to the impact of high tides and large waves.

Cold air mass intensifies in the North.

Currently (November 16th), the cold air mass has affected most areas in the northern mountainous region.

Forecasts indicate that today, the cold air mass will continue to affect other areas in Northern and North Central Vietnam; subsequently, it will affect Central Vietnam. Northeast winds inland will be strong at level 3; coastal areas will experience winds of level 4-5, gusting to level 6-7.

In the Northern and North Central regions, the weather remains cold. During this cold spell, the lowest temperatures in the Northern and North Central regions will generally range from 14 to 17 ^° C, while in the mountainous areas of the Northern region, temperatures will generally be 11 to 14 ^° C, and in some high mountainous areas, temperatures may drop below 10 ^° C.

Cold air mass intensifies in the North.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY

At sea, in the Gulf of Tonkin, there are strong northeasterly winds of force 6-7, gusting to force 8-9, with waves 3-5 meters high and rough seas; in the northern part of the East Sea (including the waters around the Hoang Sa archipelago), there are strong northeasterly winds of force 7, sometimes force 8, gusting to force 9, with waves 4-6 meters high and rough seas.

The sea area from Quang Tri to Ninh Thuan and the central part of the East Sea will experience strong northeasterly winds of force 6, sometimes force 7, gusting to force 8, with waves 3-6 meters high and rough seas; the sea area from Binh Thuan to Ca Mau will experience increasingly strong northeasterly winds of force 6, gusting to force 7-8, with waves 3-5 meters high and rough seas.

On November 16th, both day and night, the area from Nghe An to Ninh Thuan will experience moderate to heavy rain, with localized very heavy rain and thunderstorms . During thunderstorms , there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind.

Northwest

Cloudy, with scattered rain in the morning, followed by light rain in some areas. Light wind. Cold weather.

The lowest temperature will be between 14 and 17 ^° C, with some areas below 12 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 19 and 22 ^° C, with some areas above 22 ^° C.

Northeast

Cloudy, with scattered rain in the morning, followed by light rain in some areas. Northeast wind at level 3, level 4-5 in coastal areas, gusting to level 6-7. Cold weather.

The lowest temperature ranges from 14 - 17 ^° C, 11 - 14 ^° C in mountainous areas, and below 10 ^° C in some high mountainous areas; the highest temperature ranges from 18 - 21 ^° C, and above 21 ^° C in some places.

From Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien - Hue

Cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain, very heavy rain and thunderstorms in some areas; Thua Thien - Hue will experience heavy to very heavy rain. North to northwest winds at level 3, level 4-5 in coastal areas, gusts at level 6-7. During thunderstorms , there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Cold weather in the North.

The lowest temperature will be between 17 and 20 ^° C, with some areas in the South exceeding 20 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 20 and 23 ^° C, with some areas in the South exceeding 23 ^° C.

From Da Nang to Binh Thuan

Cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain, very heavy rain and thunderstorms in some areas; particularly from Da Nang to Binh Dinh, there will be heavy to very heavy rain. Northeast wind at level 3. During thunderstorms , there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind.

The lowest temperature will be between 23 and 26 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 27 and 30 ^° C, with some areas exceeding 30 ^° C.

Central Highlands

Cloudy, with moderate rain and thunderstorms , locally heavy rain. Northeast to east winds, force 3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms .

The lowest temperature will be between 19 and 22 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 24 and 27 ^° C, with some areas exceeding 27 ^° C.

Southern Vietnam

Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally moderate to heavy rain. Northeast wind at level 3. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms .

The lowest temperature will be between 23 and 26 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 30 and 33 ^° C, with some areas exceeding 33 ^° C.

Hanoi

Cloudy, light rain in the morning, then no rain. Northeast wind, force 3. Cold weather.

The lowest temperature will be between 15 and 17 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 19 and 21 ^° C.

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