Warning of level 3 flood risk on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai

Photo caption — Floodwaters from Phuoc Giang River rose and submerged a road in Quang Ngai . Photo courtesy of VNA

During this flood, the peak water level on Kien Giang River, Thach Han River (Quang Tri), Bo River, Huong River (Hue City), Vu Gia Thu Bon River ( Da Nang City), Tra Khuc River, Ve River (Quang Ngai) and small rivers reached alert level 3 and above alert level 3; Gianh River (Quang Tri), Se San River (Quang Ngai) reached alert level 2 - alert level 3.

High risk of deep, widespread flooding

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that, with the above flood situation, there is a high risk of deep and widespread flooding in the provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, a high risk of flash floods on rivers and streams and landslides on the slopes of the provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai (real-time warning information on areas at risk of flash floods and landslides is provided online on the website of the Department of Hydro-Meteorology at: https://luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn and in a separate bulletin warning of flash floods and landslides). Warning of level 3 natural disaster risk due to floods.

Floods on rivers and streams can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, affecting activities such as waterway transport, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's lives and socio-economic activities.

Currently, the water level on rivers from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai is fluctuating. At 1 p.m. on October 20, the water level on the Bo River at Phu Oc station was 2.44m, 0.56m below alert level 2; on the Huong River at Kim Long station was 1.02m, 0.02m above alert level 1; on the Kien Giang River at Le Thuy station was 1.2m, at alert level 1.

Beware of high tides along the eastern coast of the South

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, from the evening of October 20 to October 21, the coastal areas of provinces and cities from Ho Chi Minh City to Ca Mau will have high tides ranging from 4.05 to 4.1m. The highest tides will occur from 00:00 to 3:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00. Areas at risk of flooding due to high tides are low-lying areas and areas outside the dyke.

It is forecasted that in the next 24 - 72 hours, the highest water level in the Eastern coast of the South will continue to increase slowly. The highest water level at Vung Tau station is likely to reach 4.1 - 4.15m. Warning level 1 for natural disasters due to high tides.

Due to the influence of high tides, the eastern coastal area of the South needs to pay attention to prevent high risks of flooding and dike overflow in low-lying coastal areas, riverside areas, and outside the dike, affecting traffic, agricultural production, aquaculture, water pollution and people's lives in the coastal area.
East of the South.

Many sea areas have strong winds and big waves.

At sea, there are currently storms in the eastern sea area of the North East Sea, and scattered showers and thunderstorms in the sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai. At Bach Long Vy station, there are strong northeast winds of level 6, sometimes level 7, gusting to level 8; Ly Son special zone has strong winds of level 6, gusting to level 7.

From the evening of October 20 to October 21, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) will have winds of level 7-8, near the storm center will be strong at level 9-11, gusting to level 13, rough seas, waves 3-5m high, near the storm center 5-7m.

The Gulf of Tonkin has wind level 7, gusting to level 8-9, rough seas, waves 2-4m high.

From South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, the wind is at level 6, sometimes at level 7, gusting to level 8-9, rough seas, waves 3-5m high. In addition, on the night of October 20 and on October 21, the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) will have storms; the sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, the sea area from Ca Mau to An Giang, the Gulf of Thailand, the Central East Sea area will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of level 6-7 and waves over 2m high.

Warning: On the night of October 21 and October 22, the western sea area of the North East Sea (including Hoang Sa special zone) will have strong winds of level 8-9, near the storm center will have strong winds of level 10-11, gusts of level 13, rough seas, waves 5-7m high.

In the Gulf of Tonkin, there are strong northeast winds of level 7, gusting to level 8-9, rough seas, and waves 2-4m high.

The sea area from South Quang Tri to Quang Ngai has strong Northeast to North wind level 7, sometimes level 8, gusting to level 9-10, rough sea, waves 3-5m high.

Marine disaster risk level: level 2; in the North East Sea area (including Hoang Sa special zone) level 3.

Weather in different regions on the night of October 20 and October 21

In the Northwest, there will be scattered showers at night, sunny during the day, cold at night and morning, and freezing in some places. Light wind. Lowest temperature 19-22 degrees Celsius, in mountainous areas below 16 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 28-31 degrees Celsius.

In the Northeast, there is no rain at night, sunny during the day, cold at night and morning, and some places in the mountains are cold. Northeast wind level 3, especially in coastal areas level 3-4. Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius, in high mountains, some places below 16 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 28-31 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi city has no rain at night, sunny during the day. Northeast wind level 3. Lowest temperature 21-23 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-31 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Thanh Hoa to Hue have scattered showers and thunderstorms; in the South, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places having heavy rain. During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. North to Northwest wind level 3, coastal areas level 3-4. Lowest temperature 22-25 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 28-31 degrees Celsius.

South Central Coast, in the North there will be rain, showers and scattered thunderstorms, locally heavy rain; in the South there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places, in the afternoon and evening there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, in thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind. Northeast wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 29-32 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands has scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places experiencing heavy rain. Thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. The lowest temperature is 19-22 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature is 27-30 degrees Celsius, with some places above 30 degrees Celsius.

The Southern region has scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places experiencing heavy rain. Thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 23-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 31-34 degrees Celsius.

Ho Chi Minh City has scattered showers and thunderstorms, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with some places experiencing heavy rain. Thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-34 degrees Celsius.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/canh-bao-cap-do-rui-ro-thien-tai-do-lu-cap-3-tren-cac-song-tu-quang-tri-den-quang-ngai-20251020181240627.htm