Tuyen Quang warns of flash floods

According to Tuyen Quang Hydrometeorological Station, in the past 24 hours (from 4:00 a.m. on September 29 to 4:00 a.m. on September 30), the province has had moderate to heavy rain over a wide area with common rainfall of 50 - 120 mm, and in some places very heavy with rainfall of over 150 mm.

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Specifically: Lao Chai 216 mm, Xin Chai 179 mm, Thanh Duc 156 mm, Thu Ta 202 mm, Tien Nguyen 199 mm, Ho Thau 2 195 mm, Ho Thau 1 161 mm; Du Gia 191 mm, My Bang 190 mm (My Lam ward), Dong Loi 188 mm, Ban Peo 181 mm, Thuong Am 174 mm, Thuong Son 172 mm, Dong Quy 172 mm, Ban Nhung 170 mm, Chi Thiet 169 mm, Che La 165 mm, Lang Can 164 mm, Vi Thuong 159 mm, Nang Don 159 mm, Nhu Han 157 mm, Tam Da 156 mm, Quang Nguyen 152 mm.

Soil moisture model in many areas in the province is near saturation (over 85%), some areas have reached saturation.

In the next 6 hours, areas in the province will continue to have rain with accumulated rainfall ranging from 10 - 40 mm, in some places over 70 mm, with a very high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams. Flash floods and 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. The level of risk of natural disasters due to flash floods, landslides, and land subsidence due to heavy rain or water flow is level 2.

Landslides, subsidence and flooding 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.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Tuyen Quang province requested relevant agencies and localities in the province to continue to monitor and continuously update the situation of rain, flood water, and soil moisture to promptly issue early warnings. Check vulnerable points such as: slopes, slopes, areas with weak soil and rocks, construction works, and residential areas near streams. Notify and widely disseminate to people in high-risk areas; prepare on-site response and rescue forces, especially in highland communes, with shock teams ready to evacuate people when ordered.

At the same time, inspect and reinforce underground works, small dikes, embankments, drainage ditches, especially new works under construction; organize 24/7 duty at provincial and commune disaster command centers, ensure communication, and handle situations promptly...

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/tuyen-quang-canh-bao-lu-ong-lu-quet-20250930075036062.htm