Storm No. 4 weakens into a tropical depression, warning of deep flooding in many places

(Dan Tri) - At 3 p.m., storm No. 4 weakened into a tropical depression. It is forecasted that in the next 2 days (September 20-21), rainfall in some places in the Central Central region may reach 100-300mm, even over 500mm.

- Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang provinces will let students stay home from school on September 19. - Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) will temporarily stop operating from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on September 19. - Quang Binh urgently evacuated more than 500 people. - Thua Thien Hue province has a plan to evacuate more than 3,700 households with 13,600 people.

Storm No. 4 hits Central Vietnam

The Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that on September 19, storm No. 4 caused continuous heavy rain for 3-6 hours in provinces and cities from Da Nang to Quang Binh.

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Some places are forecast to have over 500mm of rain.

Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said that storm No. 4 is part of a tropical convergence zone system with an axis across the Central Central region, and is also in a period of strong activity of the Southwest monsoon. Therefore, the impact of this combination causes widespread heavy rain. Mr. Khiem forecasts that the rainfall in the next 2 days (September 20-21) in the Central Central region (Da Nang City, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Quang Binh, Quang Tri) will be from 100 to 300mm, some places may be over 500mm.

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Trees uprooted after storm number 4

After storm No. 4 weakened, many areas in Ha Tinh experienced heavy rain and strong winds. In Tan An village, Cam Binh commune (Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh), a tree was uprooted and broken, blocking the northbound lane of National Highway 1A. (Photo: Nguyen Quoc ).

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Ha Tinh city rained heavily after the storm

At 3:00 p.m. on September 19, according to reporters, after storm No. 4 weakened into a tropical depression, there was prolonged heavy rain in Ha Tinh city, Ha Tinh province. Many vehicles had to slow down. According to the Ha Tinh Hydro-Meteorological Center, this afternoon, the southern coast of Ha Tinh had strong gusts of wind at level 8 and level 9. The height of the waves along the shore at Hoanh Son Station (Ky Nam commune, Ky Anh town) was observed at 2.5m. Currently, the clouds are continuously sweeping across, and the areas where the clouds are sweeping across have very heavy rain. The districts of Huong Khe, Can Loc, Vu Quang, Loc Ha, Duc Tho, Nghi Xuan, and Hong Linh town are preparing for heavy rain. This afternoon until tomorrow morning (September 20), the whole province will continue to have heavy rain; coastal winds at level 6-7, gusting at level 9-10.

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Storm No. 4 has weakened into a tropical depression.

After making landfall in the coastal areas of Quang Binh - Quang Tri provinces, storm No. 4 weakened into a tropical depression. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that at 3 p.m., the center of the tropical depression was on land in the provinces of Quang Binh - Quang Tri. The wind speed in the center of the tropical depression was strong at level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 9.

6 minutes ago

The rosewood branch suddenly broke and fell on the teacher.

The Center for Vocational Education and Continuing Education in Ha Trung District, Thanh Hoa Province, said that on the morning of September 19, due to the impact of storm No. 4, heavy rain caused a branch of a rosewood tree in the yard to suddenly break and fall on a female teacher. The large branch also crushed four cars belonging to teachers in the school, causing damage and flattening. After the incident, school leaders took the injured teacher to the emergency room.

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Ha Tinh plans to evacuate more than 4,000 people from flooded areas after storm

On September 19, Mr. Phan Thanh Bien, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Anh town (Ha Tinh) said that according to forecasts, this locality will be most affected by storm No. 4. Therefore, the locality has prepared a plan to evacuate 1,409 households with 4,080 people in areas at risk of landslides and flooding to safe places. Households in dangerous areas will be relocated to schools and village cultural houses to ensure safety. In Ky Xuan commune (Ky Anh district), due to the impact of the storm, at noon on September 19, 14 houses in this locality had their roofs blown off by a tornado. Immediately after the incident, border guards and functional forces supported the people and overcame the damage.

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Arrange workers on duty in the A Lin - Rao Trang hydropower area

According to the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue of Thua Thien Hue province, currently in the A Lin - Rao Trang hydropower area, there are 48 workers and employees staying at the factories. The owners of the projects have prepared enough food and provisions for 10-15 days for workers to use during the response to storm No. 4 and its circulation.

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Heavy rain south of Deo Ngang Pass

From 3:30 p.m., heavy rain appeared in the area south of Deo Ngang, in Dong Hung village, Quang Dong commune (Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province). The rain and strong winds reduced visibility for car drivers and made it difficult for motorcyclists on National Highway 1A. According to Dan Tri reporters, heavy rain and strong winds also appeared on National Highway 1A, through Thuong Xa, Hai Thuong, Hai Lang, Quang Tri. The rain lasted from 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. and has not stopped yet.

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Thanh Hoa warns of floods on rivers, risk of flash floods in mountainous areas

On the afternoon of September 19, Mr. Vu Trong Hung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Thanh Long Commune, Thach Thanh District, Thanh Hoa Province, said that due to the influence of storm No. 4, on the morning of September 19, there was prolonged heavy rain in the area, causing the spillway through Thanh Cong village to be deeply flooded and flow rapidly. To ensure the safety of the people, the local authorities have set up barriers and assigned officers to be on duty on both sides of the spillway, not allowing people and vehicles to pass. According to the Thanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station, the flood peak in the upper reaches of the Ma River, Chu River and small rivers is likely to reach alert level 1, some places above alert level 1; the downstream of the Ma River and Chu River is still below alert level 1. Rainfall at automatic rain gauges such as: Thuong Xuan District 82.6mm; Ngoc Lac District 81.6mm; Cam Thuy District 75.6mm. The current soil moisture status of some areas is close to saturation (over 85%) or at saturation. By late this afternoon, in mountainous districts such as Thach Thanh, Muong Lat, Quan Son, Quan Hoa, Lang Chanh, Thuong Xuan, Nhu Xuan... there is a risk of flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence.

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Storm No. 4 hits Quang Binh - Quang Tri

At 2:00 p.m. on September 19, storm No. 4 made landfall in the provinces of Quang Binh - Quang Tri. The strongest wind in the storm center was level 7 (50-61 km/h), gusting to level 10. In the next 3 hours, storm No. 4 will move in a West-Southwest direction, moving deep into the mainland provinces from Quang Binh to Quang Tri and weakening into a low pressure area.

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Storm No. 4 moves west

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 1 p.m., the center of the storm was located at about 17.1 degrees North latitude; 107 degrees East longitude, on the coastal area from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue. It is forecasted that in the next 3 hours, storm No. 4 will move westward, deep into the mainland of the provinces from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue, at a speed of about 20km/h.

- Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang provinces will let students stay home from school on September 19. - Dong Hoi Airport (Quang Binh) will temporarily stop operating from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on September 19. - Quang Binh urgently evacuated more than 500 people. - Thua Thien Hue province has a plan to evacuate more than 3,700 households with 13,600 people.

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Storm No. 4 moves west

an hour ago

Quang Binh evacuated nearly 1,000 people from dangerous areas

In response to the floods caused by storm No. 4, the authorities in Quang Binh have evacuated 238 households with 918 people in areas at risk of landslides and flooding. The evacuations are concentrated in Le Thuy, Bo Trach, Tuyen Hoa and Minh Hoa districts. According to statistics, Quang Binh province currently has 164 landslides and landslide risks in mountains, residential areas, riverbanks and seas. The province has assigned forces to inspect and review 74 landslide points in residential areas, of which 8 are at high risk of landslides when there is heavy rain. As of 1 p.m. today, there is still widespread rain in Quang Binh, however, the amount of rain is not too heavy, the wind in coastal areas is moderate, and has not caused significant damage. In mountainous communes of Le Thuy and Minh Hoa districts (Quang Binh), heavy rains and floods have caused rivers and streams to rise, causing flooding of many culverts and roads, causing isolation.

an hour ago

Nghe An: Regulating many hydroelectric reservoirs

From 12:30 on September 19, Ban Coc hydropower reservoir (Chau Kim commune, Que Phong, Nghe An) began to discharge water with a total discharge flow of 11.16-300m3/s. The discharge flow may change depending on the water flow to the reservoir. At the same time, Chau Thang hydropower reservoir (Muong Noc commune, Que Phong, Nghe An) was also ordered to increase discharge, with a total discharge flow of 450-1,200m3/s, higher than the discharge level (74-500m3/s) yesterday. Work to ensure safety for the downstream areas of the above hydropower projects has been planned and deployed to each locality, unit, and enterprise in the area. To cope with heavy rains due to the impact of storm No. 4, Nam Mo hydropower plant reservoir (Ta Ca commune, Ky Son district, Nghe An); The Song Quang hydropower reservoir (Chau Thon commune, Que Phong district) was also ordered to release water from September 18. The release of water from the reservoirs of the above hydropower projects will end when the localities are no longer affected by heavy rains.

an hour ago

Con Co Island District (Quang Tri): Wind decreases, light rain

Mr. Vo Viet Cuong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Con Co island district, said that after about 2 hours of heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, by 1:00 p.m. on September 19, in Con Co island district, the wind had decreased and the rain had stopped. According to Mr. Cuong, although the weather has improved, the authorities and people on the island must proactively respond and cannot be complacent before the storm weakens. "The checkpoints are being maintained to monitor the storm's developments," Mr. Cuong said.

an hour ago

Is the construction area of the embankment to prevent landslides on the Bo River bank affected?

On the afternoon of September 19, according to Dan Tri reporters, at the construction site of the Bo River embankment, the section through Lai Thanh residential area (Huong Van ward, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien Hue province), some areas of soil and rocks were washed away by rainwater into the riverbed. The construction unit has posted warning signs of dangerous landslide areas. This is a severe landslide section that has been going on for many years. Every time there is a storm, the local authorities have to evacuate all households in the area to a safe place. (Photo: Vi Thao ).

an hour ago

Quang Tri has slight landslides

At the resettlement area of Cup village (Huong Lap commune, Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province), there was a slight landslide. To ensure safety, the locality has evacuated 4 households with 15 people from the location at risk of landslides and floods. On the Ho Chi Minh Highway, the West branch, there was a slight landslide at Km 169+100. People and vehicles are currently circulating normally.

an hour ago

Landslide causes cracks in houses in Quang Binh

On the afternoon of September 19, Mr. Truong Van Minh, Chairman of Minh Hoa Commune (Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province) said that a landslide had just occurred in the area affecting a house. Accordingly, at around 11:00 a.m. the same day, a large amount of soil collapsed, causing a house in Tan Ly Village (Minh Hoa Commune) to crack in the kitchen area, fortunately there were no casualties. Upon receiving the news, the authorities arrived at the scene to evacuate the family to a safe place (Photo: Minh Tu ).

2 hours ago

Along Sam Son beach, there are few people passing by.

At 12:10, at Sam Son beach (Thanh Hoa), there was heavy rain, light wind, and strong waves. Along the deserted beach, boats were anchored by people. According to the Thanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station, in the next 24 hours, coastal waters (including Nga Son, Hau Loc, Hoang Hoa districts, Sam Son city, Quang Xuong, Nghi Son town and Hon Ne, Hon Me, Hon Mieu, Hon Dot islands) will have winds gradually increasing to level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7; offshore waters will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, gusting to level 8-9; waves will be 2-3m high. (Photo: Thanh Tung).

2 hours ago

Thua Thien Hue: Road closure to Rao Trang

To proactively cope with flash floods and landslides, Thua Thien Hue province has planned to evacuate more than 3,700 households with 13,600 people. In key landslide areas, local authorities are determined to evacuate people to safety. On Highway 71 leading to the A Lin - Rao Trang hydropower area, Phong Xuan commune authorities (Phong Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province) have barricaded and closed the road since September 18.

2 hours ago

Thien Cam beach resort is deserted before the storm hits

According to Dan Tri reporters, at noon on September 19, to prevent storm No. 4, all hotels and restaurants in Thien Cam Beach Resort (Thien Cam town, Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh) were closed, and the streets were deserted. Local people used iron bars and wooden bars to secure the doors to protect their belongings inside. Before storm No. 4 made landfall, Thien Cam waves were about 2 meters high. (Photo: Nguyen Duong ).

2 hours ago

Cua Lo sea level rise

In Vinh City, Nghe An, heavy rain began to fall at around 11am, with strong winds. At times, the sky was dark, vehicles had to turn on their lights, making it difficult to move due to heavy rain and limited visibility. At around 11:30am, the rainfall began to decrease.

At Cua Lo town, at 11:40 a.m., light rain fell, while Cua Lo sea level rose and waves hit hard. According to the reporter, some small, hastily built kiosks during the tourist season along the nearly 5km long beach were blown down by strong winds.

2 hours ago

In the next hour, storm number 4 will make landfall in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces.

At 11:40, Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said that storm No. 4 was in the sea of Quang Binh and Quang Tri. The wind near the eye of the storm was level 8-9, gusting to level 11. In about 1 hour, storm No. 4 will make landfall in the provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Tri. The area near the eye of the storm will have strong winds of level 8, gusting to level 10. From Thua Thien Hue to Ha Tinh, there will be gusts of level 6. The circulation of storm No. 4 will cause heavy rain over a wide area from Quang Binh to Ha Tinh. Due to heavy rain, localities need to be on guard against flash floods and landslides. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, at 12:00, the eye of storm No. 4 was at about 17.2 degrees North latitude; 107.1 degrees East longitude, in the coastal waters from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue. The strongest wind in the storm center is level 8-9 (62-88km/h), gusting to level 11. It is forecasted that in the next 3 hours, the storm will move west at a speed of about 20-25km/h.

2 hours ago

Quang Tri has a sinkhole after heavy rain.

On the morning of September 19, after heavy rain, a sinkhole appeared in the garden of Ms. Doan Thi Thuc's family (Ward 8, Cam Lo Town, Cam Lo District, Quang Tri). The sinkhole was about 5m from Ms. Thuc's house. The surface of the sinkhole was circular, about 1m wide, nearly 5m deep, and there was a lot of water under the hole. Local authorities inspected the scene and directed forces to put up signs and fences warning of danger, not allowing people to go to this area.

2 hours ago

The wind is blowing hard at Con Co.

Mr. Vo Viet Cuong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Con Co District (Quang Tri) said that the rain has temporarily stopped on the island but the wind is blowing strongly. The measured wind speed is level 9, gusting to level 10.

Mr. Cuong informed that to ensure safety, Con Co island district has advised people not to go out. Military forces and local authorities are on duty at key locations to prevent storms. "Currently, we are organizing propaganda for people not to leave their homes to avoid wind, rain, and fallen trees. If in the next few hours the amount of rain and wind increases, we will organize evacuation of people to community centers to ensure safety," Mr. Cuong said. Due to the impact of storm No. 4, the mainland of Quang Tri has had very heavy rain. Heavy rain, accompanied by water from upstream, has also caused some roads, tunnels, and spillways in mountainous districts of Quang Tri province to be flooded. Along with that, the water level on rivers is below alert level 1.

2 hours ago

Prime Minister: Focus on responding to storms, proactively handling worst-case scenarios

To proactively respond to storms, especially the risk of heavy rain, flooding in urban and low-lying areas, landslides, flash floods in mountainous areas, ensuring safety of people's lives and limiting damage to property, the Prime Minister requested localities to closely monitor the situation and continuously update information on developments of tropical depressions, storms and floods. According to the head of the Government, local leaders need to direct timely, drastic and effective implementation of response work in accordance with actual developments in the area, thoroughly grasp the motto "four on-site", and proactively handle the worst possible situations.

The Prime Minister requested ministries and local agencies to proactively respond to storm No. 4. In photo: Storm No. 3 devastated the Bai Chay tourist area, Quang Ninh (Photo: Nguyen Duong).

In particular, the Prime Minister noted to review, guide and call on ships not to enter or exit dangerous areas, to return to safe shelters; immediately deploy measures to ensure safety for ships and vehicles at anchorages and production activities at sea and along the coast. Deploying response plans to tropical depressions, storms, floods, landslides, flash floods, ensuring safety of life, minimizing damage to people's property, is a requirement set by the Prime Minister. In addition, he directed localities to deploy measures to limit damage to houses, warehouses, headquarters, schools, medical facilities, production and business facilities, dikes, dams, construction works, especially traffic works... The Prime Minister noted to urgently complete the pruning and bracing of urban trees, houses, headquarters, dredging, clearing sewers, and drainage systems.

3 hours ago

Many places let students stay home from school to avoid storm number 4

On the morning of September 19, in many localities such as Thanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue, there was moderate to heavy rain.

Thua Thien Hue province allows students across the province to stay home on September 19 to prevent storms and floods (Photo: Vi Thao).

Providing quick information on the development of storm No. 4, Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, said that in the early afternoon of September 19, storm No. 4 will approach the coastal areas of Quang Binh and Quang Tri. The area near the storm's center will have strong winds of level 8, gusting to level 10-11. The area of level 6 winds, gusting to level 8 may expand on land from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien Hue. Since early morning of September 19, the circulation area of storm No. 4 has caused very heavy rain in the South Central region. The rainfall this morning in the provinces of Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Da Nang was over 200mm in some places. Heavy rain will continue during the day and night of September 19, causing the risk of flash floods and landslides, so local authorities and people need to be on guard. "The circulation of storm No. 4 is causing very heavy rain in a very wide area from the North Central provinces to the Central Highlands and the South. Therefore, the risk of flash floods and landslides in the provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Ha Tinh, Nghe An" is very high. To cope with the rain and storm, many localities such as Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue have allowed students to stay home from school from the morning and afternoon of September 19. Storm No. 4 is forecast to have wind gusts of level 9, so people are advised not to go out during the storm's landing.

3 hours ago

Heavy rain in many provinces and cities in the Central region

Due to the influence of the tropical depression, on September 18, there was heavy rain in many provinces and cities in the Central region: Thanh Hoa, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang City and Quang Nam. Heavy rain and localized gusts of wind caused localized flooding in many places in Da Nang; many houses and trees in Ha Tinh and Thua Thien Hue had their roofs blown off and broken. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm No. 4 will enter the mainland from Quang Tri to Quang Binh in the afternoon and evening of September 19. To respond to the tropical depression and storm No. 4, the Central localities have deployed: Calling on ships and boats to take shelter in safe places; coastal residents in many localities have organized to reinforce their houses, trim trees, etc.