After storm No. 12 weakened and dissipated, the weather in Da Nang has only had light rain in the past few days. However, due to high tides, combined with easterly winds, some coastal vulnerable areas and low-lying areas along riverbanks have been threatened by large waves, embankment, riverbank and sea erosion. On the other hand, forecasts from meteorological agencies have warned of very heavy rainfall in recent days, some places 700-900mm, causing people to seriously carry out prevention work, move furniture to higher ground, move valuable items, even evacuate people...
Local authorities have also proactively taken strict response measures. People are even advised to store food, prepare for flood and storm prevention for 3 days, close schools, and let students stay at home...
Currently, in Da Nang, there are light winds and scattered rain with insignificant intensity, however, the forecast of the Central Hydrometeorological Station said that in the next 24 to 48 hours, the weather will continue to be complicated, heavy rain may return, causing people to not dare to pack up or film for normal activities.
Hydropower reservoirs on the Vu Gia and Thu Bon river systems of Da Nang have been releasing water for a long time, lowering the water level of the reservoir to receive water, participating in cutting flooded areas downstream... Currently, the water level is very low, but there is no order to store water again.
On October 22, the entire Da Nang area is forecast to have very heavy rain, with rainfall of 500-700mm, some places over 900mm. On October 23, the forecast also warned that from the night of October 23 to noon on October 25, the whole city will have moderate rain, heavy rain, some places with very heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall in the plains and midlands is generally 150300mm, some places over 350mm; the southern mountainous areas 150350mm, some places over 400mm; the northwestern mountainous areas 100200mm, some places over 250mm.
Specialized agencies warn of the risk of flash floods, landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, especially in riverside wards. From October 23 to 28, the Vu Gia - Thu Bon River is likely to have a new flood, with flood peaks ranging from alert level 1-2, some places exceeding alert level 2.
