Thanh Hoa is among the provinces warned of high risk of flash floods and landslides.

Last night and early this morning (August 16), in the Northern, Central, Central Highlands and Southern regions, there were scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy to very heavy rain.

In the next 24 hours, the Northeast, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An will have moderate rain, heavy rain and thunderstorms; with common rainfall of 50-120mm, locally very heavy rain over 250mm. Thunderstorms are likely to cause tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.

In the next 6 hours, there is a risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence on slopes and small streams in the following provinces: Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Phu Tho, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang , Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong City, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An.

Disaster risk warning level: Level 1 (heavy rain, tornado, lightning, hail).

Forecast impact of heavy rain:

Flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, industrial zones.

Flash floods on small rivers and streams; landslides on steep slopes.

LP

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/thanh-hoa-nam-trong-cac-tinh-canh-bao-co-nguy-co-cao-nbsp-xay-ra-lu-quet-sat-lo-258282.htm