Currently, the water level on rivers from Thanh Hoa to Hue is changing slowly and is still below alert level 1.
From tonight (August 14) to August 28, a flood occurred on the rivers from Thanh Hoa to Hue. During this flood, the flood peak on small rivers, Ca River (Nghe An), Ngan Sau River, Ngan Pho River, La River (Ha Tinh), Gianh River, Kien Giang River, Thach Han River (Quang Tri) will rise to alert level 2 - alert level 3 and above alert level 3; Buoi River, upstream of Ma River (Thanh Hoa), Bo River, Huong River (Hue City) will rise to alert level 1 - alert level 2 and above alert level 2; downstream of Ma River will rise above alert level 1.
There is a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, urban areas, densely populated areas, flash floods and landslides on steep slopes in mountainous areas from Thanh Hoa to Hue.
Real-time warning information for areas at risk of flash floods and landslides is provided online on the website of the Department of Hydrometeorology at: https://luquetsatlo.nchmf.gov.vn and in a separate bulletin warning of flash floods and landslides. Risk of unsafety in small, vulnerable hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs.
The meteorological agency warns that the risk of natural disasters due to floods is level 2. Floods on rivers and streams can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers, affecting activities such as waterway transportation, aquaculture, agricultural production, people's livelihood and socio-economic activities.