The water level of Vu Gia and Thu Bon rivers rose rapidly, many places in Da Nang were submerged in flood water.

nước lũ - Ảnh 1. — Floodwaters overflowed Highway 611 in Nong Son Commune - Photo: Provided by local people

According to a quick report on response to heavy rain in Da Nang city, from this evening to the evening of October 28, in communes and wards there will be moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Total rainfall in wards and communes in the delta region is commonly 200-400mm, in some places over 500mm.

In the southwestern mountainous communes, it is commonly 250-450mm, in some places over 600mm; in the northwestern mountainous communes, it is 150-350mm, in some places over 400mm.

According to the Central Central Hydrometeorological Station, at 7:00 p.m. tonight, water levels on rivers are rising rapidly.

Specifically, Vu Gia River in Thanh My is at 21.31m - 0.69m below alarm level 3.

At Hoi Khach, it is 14.93m, above alarm level 1, at Ai Nghia (Dai Loc commune) it is 7.51m, 0.49m below alarm level 2.

Thu Bon River at Nong Son is at 13.94m, 0.94m above alarm level 2, at Hoi An is at 1.22m, 0.22m above alarm level 1.

It is forecasted that in the next 6-12 hours, floods on Vu Gia and Thu Bon rivers will reach alert level 3, and Han River will be at approximately alert level 2.

nước lũ - Ảnh 2.

Vu Gia River water level in Dai Loc commune rose on the evening of October 26 - Photo: V.HA

According to records tonight, the water level of Vu Gia river in Dai Loc commune, Da Nang city is rising very quickly. The water level in the Ai Nghia bridge area is rising, many people and shops along the river have been busy clearing their goods to avoid the flood.

In the Ngoai Thuong bridge area, Dai Loc commune, flood water has overflowed onto the road.

According to Mr. Le Van Ha (36 years old, Dai Loc commune), the water level of Vu Gia river is currently rising very quickly, and is likely to rise even higher tonight. People in low-lying areas are preparing to move their belongings and household items to cope with floodwaters.

At Ba Ngan bridge (in Nam Phuoc commune), floodwaters have overflowed and are increasing. Floodwaters have also overflowed Dong Binh dam (Nam Phuoc commune), and authorities are on standby to assist people crossing.

Floodwaters also overflowed DT611 road in Nong Son commune. Authorities are blocking the road and warning people to ensure their safety.