Heavy rain in mountainous areas, Ho Chi Minh road through A Luoi 2 commune is partially flooded

Since noon on November 16, heavy rains have been concentrated in mountainous communes in the old A Luoi area (Hue city), causing localized flooding. The section of Ho Chi Minh road passing through A Luoi 2 commune was flooded 0.3-0.5m deep; the road management unit has placed warnings and instructions for vehicles to pass through the flooded area.

National Highway 49 connecting the city center to A Luoi communes had a landslide at km76 at 3:00 p.m. and has been cleared for traffic.

Mr. Nguyen Manh Hung, Secretary of the Party Committee of A Luoi 2 Commune, said that this is a low-lying section with high sidewalks on both sides and a long median strip, plus the drainage system is clogged due to rocks and soil overflowing, causing the water to drain slowly. The two lanes are at different elevations, so cars can still travel in the less flooded lane.

At km345+500 of Ho Chi Minh road, heavy rain also caused a large amount of soil and rock to spill onto the road surface, forcing it to be handled to ensure traffic.

Rocks overflowed on Ho Chi Minh road through A Luoi 3

According to the hydrometeorological agency, the rainfall measured this afternoon in A Luoi communes reached 100-270mm, in some places reaching 350mm. The Department of Irrigation and Climate Change (Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hue city) said that with the current upstream rainfall, Huong Dien, Binh Dien and Ta Trach lakes have cut and reduced floods for the downstream areas. Only in the case of high tides coinciding with heavy rain in the delta is there a risk of widespread flooding.

Currently, Ta Trach Lake is regulating slightly. Huong Dien Lake has been ordered to increase regulation, increasing the discharge flow to the downstream from 800-1,500m³/second, avoiding sudden changes. The water level on the Huong River is forecast to be about 0.5m above alert level 2 this afternoon and tonight.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/mua-lon-o-mien-nui-duong-ho-chi-minh-qua-xa-a-luoi-2-bi-ngap-cuc-bo-403170.html