Heavy rain from Ha Tinh to Binh Dinh

Weather news today, October 15, 2023: According to forecasts from the National Center for Hydrometeorology and the Central Hydrometeorological Station (Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment), heavy to very heavy rain fell in Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam provinces last night (October 14) and early this morning (October 15). Rainfall amounts from 7 PM on October 14 to 3 AM on October 15 exceeded 120 mm in some areas, such as Loc Tien (Thua Thien Hue) 165.6 mm, Hoa Son (Da Nang) 172.2 mm, Giao Thuy (Quang Nam) 122.8 mm…

Forecasts indicate that from October 15th to 17th, the area from Quang Binh to Binh Dinh will experience heavy to very heavy rain with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 150 - 250 mm, and in some places exceeding 400 mm. Specifically, Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam will receive 250 - 450 mm, with some areas exceeding 700 mm. Ha Tinh will experience moderate to heavy rain with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 50 - 100 mm, and in some places exceeding 150 mm.

Tin tức thời tiết hôm nay, 15.10.2023: Mưa lớn từ Hà Tĩnh đến Bình Định - Ảnh 1. — Heavy rain from Ha Tinh to Binh Dinh

Additionally, during the day and night of October 15th, the Central Highlands, Southern Vietnam, and other areas in South Central Vietnam will experience showers and thunderstorms , with localized heavy to very heavy rainfall of 30-50 mm, and in some places over 80 mm ( thunderstorms will be concentrated in the afternoon and night).

Warning: From October 17-18, rain is expected to spread northward; the area from southern Nghe An to Binh Dinh will experience heavy rainfall of 100-200 mm, with some places exceeding 400 mm.

The risk level for natural disasters due to heavy rain, tornadoes, and lightning in Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang is level 4; Quang Nam level 3; Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Quang Ngai level 2; and Ha Tinh and Binh Dinh level 1.

Be prepared for the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding of rice paddies and other crops in low-lying areas; be prepared for heavy rainfall in a short period of time causing flooding in urban areas. During thunderstorms , there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind.

Low pressure system and thunderstorms, tornadoes over the sea.

Currently (October 15th), the tropical convergence zone has its axis at approximately 13-16 degrees North latitude, connected to a low-pressure area that at 1 AM on the same day was located at approximately 14.5-15.5 degrees North latitude; 113.5-114.5 degrees East longitude. Forecasts indicate that over the next 24 hours, the low-pressure area will move slowly in a west-northwest direction and may intensify.

During the day and night of October 15th, the sea area from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, the northern East Sea (including the sea area around the Hoang Sa archipelago) and the central East Sea will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms ; the southern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, the sea area from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand will have scattered rain and thunderstorms . Tornadoes and strong gusts of wind (level 7-8) are possible during thunderstorms .

Additionally, during the day and night of October 15th, in the northern part of the South China Sea, there will be strong northeasterly winds of force 5, sometimes force 6, gusting to force 7-8; rough seas; waves 2-3 meters high. Near dawn on October 16th, in the Gulf of Tonkin, there will be strong northeasterly winds of force 5, sometimes force 6, gusting to force 7-8; rough seas; waves 1.5-2.5 meters high.

All vessels and other activities in these sea areas are at high risk of being affected by tornadoes and strong winds.

Warning of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence.

Over the past 24 hours (from 2 AM on October 14th to 2 AM on October 15th), heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain, has fallen in the areas of Ha Tinh, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Lam Dong, and Binh Phuoc, such as: Son Tay 155.6 mm (Ha Tinh); Bach Ma 499 mm (Thua Thien Hue), Ho Hoa Khe - Hoa Son 492 mm (Da Nang), Dai Hiep 389.4 mm (Quang Nam)...

Soil moisture models indicate that some areas in the aforementioned provinces are nearing saturation (over 90%) or have reached saturation. Over the next 6 hours, these provinces will continue to experience rain, with accumulated rainfall amounts as follows: Ha Tinh: generally 20-40 mm; Thua Thien-Hue to Quang Nam: generally 70-120 mm, with some areas exceeding 150 mm; Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc: generally 20-40 mm, with some areas exceeding 60 mm.

There is a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, and landslides on slopes in many districts of Ha Tinh, Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang City, Quang Nam, Lam Dong and Binh Phuoc.

The natural disaster risk warning for flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence caused by heavy rain or runoff is at level 2.

Northwestern region

Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas. Light wind.

The lowest temperature will be between 20 and 23 ^° C, with some areas below 19 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 26 and 29 ^° C, with some areas above 29 ^° C.

Northeastern Vietnam

Cloudy, with scattered rain; clearing up with sunshine in the afternoon. Northeast wind, force 2-3.

The lowest temperature will be between 21 and 24 ^° C, with some mountainous areas experiencing temperatures below 20 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 27 and 30 ^° C, with some areas exceeding 30 ^° C.

From Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien - Hue

Cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain, very heavy rain and thunderstorms in some areas, especially in Thua Thien - Hue province where there will be heavy to very heavy rain. North to northwest winds at level 2-3. Tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind are possible during thunderstorms .

The lowest temperature will be between 21 and 24 ^° C; the highest temperature will be between 25 and 28 ^° C, with some areas in the north exceeding 28 ^° C.

From Da Nang to Binh Thuan

Cloudy, with moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms in the north, especially from Da Nang to Quang Nam; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the south, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and night, and locally heavy rain. Northeast winds in the north, southwest winds in the south, force 2-3. Tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind are possible during thunderstorms .

The lowest temperature ranges from 23 to 26 ^° C; the highest temperature in the north ranges from 26 to 29 ^° C, and in the south from 29 to 32 ^° C.

Central Highlands

Cloudy, with showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, locally heavy to very heavy rain. Light winds. There is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind during thunderstorms .

The lowest temperature ranges from 19 to 22 ^° C; the highest temperature ranges from 27 to 30 ^° C.

Southern Vietnam

Cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in some areas, especially in the late afternoon and evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy to very heavy rain. Light winds. During thunderstorms , there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, and strong gusts of wind.