According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, currently, the water level on rivers in the Red - Thai Binh river system, Ma river (Thanh Hoa) and Ca river (Nghe An) is fluctuating and is below alert level 1.
It is forecasted that from July 21 to July 25, due to the impact of heavy rain, a flood will occur on rivers in the Northern region, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, with a flood amplitude of 3 to 6 meters. During this flood, flood peaks on small rivers, Thao River and upstream of Ma River are likely to rise to alert level 2 to alert level 3.
The flood peak on the Lo River, Da River at Hoa Binh Lake, Cau River, Thuong River, Luc Nam River, Hoang Long River and the upper reaches of Ca River is likely to reach alert level 1 to alert level 2, some rivers may exceed alert level 2. Meanwhile, the flood peak in the downstream of the Red River and Thai Binh River is forecast to be below alert level 1; the downstream of the Ma River and Ca River fluctuates around alert level 1.
There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and urban areas in the Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An. The mountainous areas of the North, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An need to be especially vigilant against the risk of flash floods and landslides on steep slopes.
Detailed information about areas at risk of flash floods and landslides is updated online at https://luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn, as well as in separate bulletins on flash flood and landslide warnings.
The meteorological agency warns of the risk of natural disasters due to floods at level 2.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warns that floods on rivers and streams can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, affecting waterway traffic, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's daily life and socio-economic activities in the area.
Local authorities and people need to closely monitor flood developments to proactively take response measures.
