Flash flood and landslide warning due to heavy rain

In the past 24 hours (from 8:00 a.m. on August 9 to 8:00 a.m. on August 10), there has been moderate to heavy rain, and very heavy rain in some places in the province, such as: Ban Ngo: 168mm (Pa Vay Su), Xuan Minh1: 88mm (Thong Nguyen); Nam Ty: 84mm (Nam Dich).

Heavy rain in the past 6 hours in Ha Giang 2 ward

Soil moisture models show that some areas in the province are near saturation (over 80%) or have reached saturation.

The provincial Hydrometeorological Station warns that in the coming time, areas in the province will continue to have rain with accumulated rainfall ranging from 5-15mm in some areas, and over 40mm in some places. Heavy rain will pose a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams; landslides in steep terrain, areas with weak and unstable soil and rock structures, construction works and flooding in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams, and urban flooding.

Areas at risk of flash floods and landslides

Flash floods, landslides, land subsidence and inundation can have very negative impacts on the environment, threaten people's lives; cause local traffic congestion, affect the movement of vehicles; destroy structures and cause damage to economic and social activities.

Local authorities should pay attention to checking flow bottlenecks and key locations in the area to take preventive and response measures.

PV

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202508/canh-bao-lu-quet-sat-lo-dat-do-mua-lon-a1418d5/