Weather forecast for August 13: 7 provinces at risk of flash floods and landslides

Houses in Nhon Mai commune, Nghe An province were swept away by floodwaters. (Photo: VNA)

Warning of natural disaster risks due to flash floods and landslides level 1

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on August 13, the provinces of Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Quang Ngai, Dak Lak and Gia Lai will continue to have rain with common accumulated rainfall such as Lao Cai from 10-30mm, some places over 60mm; Gia Lai from 20-40mm, some places over 80mm; Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La from 10-20mm, some places over 50mm; Quang Ngai and Dak Lak from 10-30mm, some places over 70mm.

Risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes in the above provinces, especially in the following communes/wards: Ban Lien, Bao Nhai; Bac Ha, Bao Ha, Bao Thang, Cao Son, Coc Lau, Dong Cuong, Gia Phu, Khanh Hoa , Mau A, Nghia Do, Phong Hai, Phuc Loi, Tan Hop, Tang Loong, Van Ban, Xuan Ai, Xuan Hoa, Xuan Quang (Lao Cai province);

Cha To, Muong Luan, Muong Nhe, Muong Toong, Nam Ke, Quang Lam, Sin Thau, Tia Dinh (Dien Bien province); Bum To, Hong Thu, Hua Bum, Le Loi, Muong Mo, Nam Hang, Nam Tam, Sin Ho, Tua Sin Chai (Lai Chau province); Muong Lan, Muong Leo, Pung Banh, Sop Cop (Son La province); Ia Dal, Ia Toi, Mo Rai; Bo Y, Dak Ro Wa, Duc Nong, Ia Chim, Dak Bla, Ro Koi, Sa Binh, Sa Loong, Sa Thay, Ya Ly (Quang Ngai province); Ea H'Leo, Ea M'Droh, Ea Wer; Buon Don, Ea Bung, Ea Rok, Ea Sup, Ea Wy, Ia RVe, Krong No (Dak Lak province); Bau Can, Duc Co, Ia Nan, Ia Pnon; Chu Prong, Ia Boong, Ia Dok, Ia Krel; Bo Ngoong, Chu Puh, Chu Se, Gao, Ia Bang, Ia Chia, Ia Grai, Ia Hiao, Ia Ko, Ia Krai, Ia Lau, Ia Le, Ia Mo, Ia O, Ia Pa, Ia Phi, Ia Pia, Ia Puch, Ia Rbol, Ia Tor, KDang, Lo Pang, Phu Thien, Po To (Gia Lai province).

Warning level of natural disaster risk due to flash floods, landslides, land subsidence due to heavy rain or level 1 flow. Flash floods and landslides can have very negative impacts on the environment, threaten people's lives; cause local traffic congestion, affect the movement of vehicles; destroy civil and economic works, causing damage to production and socio-economic activities.

The hydrometeorological agency recommends that local authorities pay attention to reviewing bottlenecks and vulnerable locations in the area to have prevention and response measures.

From 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. on August 13, Lao Cai and Gia Lai provinces had moderate to heavy rain, such as: Binh Giao (Gia Lai) 136.2mm, Ia Me (Gia Lai) 62mm; Ban Lien (Lao Cai) 42.8mm;...

From 3:00 to 4:00 on August 13, the provinces of Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Son La, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak had moderate to heavy rain, such as: Doan Ket 2 (Dien Bien) 27.4mm; Ta Ngao (Lai Chau) 38.6mm; Muong Leo (Son La) 23.4mm; Ia Dom (Quang Ngai) 74.6mm; Ea Hleo (Dak Lak) 26mm;...

Soil moisture models show that some areas in the above provinces are close to saturation (over 85%) or have reached saturation.

Localized heavy rain in many areas

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that in the early morning, evening and night of August 13, the mountainous areas of the North and the Central Highlands will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, and locally over 80mm.

In the evening and night of August 13, other places in the North and South will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, some places will have heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, some places will have over 70mm. In the evening and night of August 13, the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue and the South Central Coast will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, some places will have heavy rain with rainfall of 10-30mm, some places will have over 70mm.

"Thunderstorm areas are at risk of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Localized heavy rains are likely to cause flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes and flooding in low-lying areas. Warning level of natural disaster risk due to tornadoes, lightning and hail: level 1", Deputy Head of Weather Forecasting Department Le Thi Loan emphasized.

On the night of August 12 and early morning of August 13, there were some heavy rains in the mountainous areas of the North; there were showers and thunderstorms in the Central Highlands, and some places had heavy to very heavy rains. The rainfall from 7:00 p.m. on August 12 to 3:00 a.m. on August 13 was over 100mm in some places, such as: Xuan Minh 2 station (Tuyen Quang) 116.8mm, Binh Giao station (Gia Lai) 136.8mm, Da Mri 1 station (Lam Dong) 209.8mm,...

North East Sea area, wind gusts level 11-12, very rough seas

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the South China Sea (including Truong Sa special zone), the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand has scattered showers and thunderstorms. In Phu Quy special zone, there are strong southwest winds of level 5, sometimes level 6.

Forecast, on the day and night of August 13, the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea will have strong winds of level 7-9, gusts of level 11-12, very rough seas, waves 3-5m high. In addition, on the day and night of August 13, the Gulf of Tonkin, the sea area from Lam Dong to Ca Mau, Ca Mau to An Giang, the Gulf of Thailand, the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea, the central and southern East Sea (including Truong Sa special zone) will have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the possibility of tornadoes, strong gusts of wind and waves 2-3m high.

The sea area from Lam Dong to Ho Chi Minh City and the sea area west of the South China Sea (including the sea area west of Truong Sa special zone) has strong southwest wind level 5, sometimes level 6, gusting to level 7-8; waves 1.5-3m high, rough sea.

Warning: On August 14, the northeastern sea area of the North East Sea will have strong winds of level 7-8, gusts of level 9-10; waves 2-4m high, rough seas. The risk level of natural disasters due to strong winds at sea is level 3.

All vessels operating in the above areas are at high risk of being affected by cyclones, strong winds and large waves.

Weather in regions day and night August 13

In the Northwest, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms in the early morning, late afternoon and night, with some places having heavy rain. Thunderstorms may include tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. During the day, it will be sunny and hot in some places. Light wind.

Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius, some places below 24 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 32-35 degrees Celsius, some places above 35 degrees Celsius.

In the Northeast , it is hot during the day; in the evening and at night there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius.

Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius, some places above 36 degrees Celsius.

Hanoi city is hot during the day; in the evening and at night there will be showers and thunderstorms in some places, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind.

Lowest temperature 26-28 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 35-36 degrees Celsius, some places above 36 degrees Celsius.

Provinces and cities from Thanh Hoa to Hue : hot and sunny during the day; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening, locally heavy rain, then showers and thunderstorms in some places, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3. Lowest temperature 25-28 degrees Celsius.

Highest temperature 34-36 degrees Celsius, some places above 36 degrees Celsius.

South Central Coast : Sunny during the day, hot in the North; scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening and at night, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 33-36 degrees Celsius, in the North some places above 36 degrees Celsius.

The Central Highlands has scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain (rain concentrated in the afternoon and night), thunderstorms with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature 20-23 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 27-30 degrees Celsius, some places above 30 degrees Celsius.

The Southern region has scattered showers and thunderstorms; in the afternoon and at night there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature 24-27 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 30-33 degrees Celsius.

Ho Chi Minh City has scattered showers and thunderstorms; in the afternoon and at night there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, with the possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Southwest wind level 2-3.

Lowest temperature 24-26 degrees Celsius. Highest temperature 31-33 degrees Celsius./.

According to VNA

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