High tides and big waves hit the coastal areas of Da Nang.

At Nhu Nguyet Street and Thuan Phuoc Bridge, where the Han River flows into the sea, high waves continuously hit the Han River embankment. Water overflowed the sidewalk, dislodged many stone benches, and caused partial flooding of the riverside road.

Authorities and vehicles have been mobilized to the area to reinforce it, set up barricades, divert traffic, and prevent people from approaching the dangerous area to ensure safety.

Triều cường dâng cao, sóng lớn tràn vào vùng ven bờ Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 1. — In the area of Nhu Nguyet Street, the water level rises high with waves continuously crashing onto the shore - Photo: VGP/Nhat Anh

According to the Central Region Hydrometeorological Station, due to the influence of storm No. 12's circulation combined with the strong strengthening of cold air, from the evening of October 22, in the coastal communes and wards of Da Nang, the wind gradually increased to level 4, sometimes level 5, gusting to level 6-7.

The coastal area of Da Nang has storm surges of 0.4-0.8 m high, causing flooding in low-lying areas, coastal roads, and coastal landslides.

From the night of October 22-27, in Da Nang, there is a high possibility of widespread heavy rain lasting for several days. There is a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, and flooding in low-lying and urban areas.

Triều cường dâng cao, sóng lớn tràn vào vùng ven bờ Đà Nẵng- Ảnh 2. — The embankment area of Ngu Nguyet Street is being reinforced - Photo: VGP/Nhat Anh

Localities need to prepare response plans for flood scenarios on rivers in Da Nang that could reach alert level 2 to alert level 3, with some rivers above alert level 3.

Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City Tran Nam Hung said that Da Nang has established 3 Forward Command Committees in key areas: Western Mountainous Area, Southern Area and City Center, directly commanded by Vice Chairmen of the City People's Committee. The regulation of 121 reservoirs has been completed, ensuring low water levels according to the scenario to proactively cut floods when necessary.

The city has mobilized 50 small boats, hundreds of vehicles and rescue equipment to respond and more than 1,000 life jackets have been distributed to deeply flooded areas.

In addition, the armed forces of Military Region 5 have also prepared forces and means to support Da Nang and the province in responding to storm No. 12, carrying out rescue work and evacuating people.