Record high tide in Ca Mau, many areas deeply flooded

Over the past half month, unusually high tides have caused widespread flooding in many urban and rural areas of Ca Mau province. According to the provincial Hydrometeorological Station, this is the highest tide ever recorded.

The tide in Ca Mau rose to a record high, many areas were deeply flooded.

Specifically, the peak tide level at Ca Mau Hydrological Station reached 1.21m, exceeding alarm level III by 0.36m and 0.05m higher than the historical peak tide in 2023. At Phuoc Long Station, the peak tide reached 1.20m, exceeding alarm level III by 0.3m.

High tides have caused many roads to be flooded from 10 to 25cm, and in some places over 25cm. The deep flooding usually lasts from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Experts warn that the risk of natural disasters due to flooding is at level 2.

Local authorities recommend that people proactively take response measures to ensure the safety of life and property in the face of complicated tidal developments in the coming days.

Source: https://quangngaitv.vn/trieu-cuong-tai-ca-mau-dang-cao-ky-luc-nhieu-khu-vuc-bi-ngap-sau-6510054.html