In order to respond to storm No. 12 (Fengshen) and widespread heavy rains in the coming days, on October 21, units and localities in Da Nang City simultaneously launched a general environmental cleaning campaign, unblocking sewers and water intake systems to proactively prevent and minimize damage caused by storms.
Accordingly, from early morning, environmental workers, youth union members, militia and local people in the city have actively participated in dredging, collecting waste, clearing drainage lines, manholes covered with mud and covered waste.
Along with cleaning the drainage system, the authorities of wards and communes also organize propaganda and mobilize people to proactively relocate assets, check the power system, prepare food and necessities.
Notably, in the face of the complicated developments of storm No. 12, the Central Central Region Hydrometeorological Station also issued a warning of widespread heavy rain in Da Nang City and neighboring areas.
From the afternoon of October 22 to October 27, due to the influence of the storm's circulation combined with the strengthening of cold air, East winds and post-storm disturbances, Da Nang City is forecast to have a prolonged period of heavy rain with total rainfall ranging from 400 - 700mm, some places exceeding 900mm.
The meteorological agency warns of the risk of natural disasters due to heavy rain at level 1 - 2. During this rain, there is a high possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind. Localities need to pay special attention to the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas, along with flooding in low-lying areas and the inner city.
According to the forecast, the whole city of Da Nang has 21 points at high risk of heavy rain and flooding. In particular, the city center such as Hai Chau, Thanh Khe, Cam Le, Son Tra, Ngu Hanh Son, Hoa Khanh are areas that are likely to be deeply flooded if the rain continues. Suburban areas such as Hoa Tien, Hoa Xuan, Hoa Vang, Hai Van, and Ba Na commune are also under warning when water rises rapidly in rivers and streams and low-lying residential areas.
This rain also affects many neighboring localities such as Tam Ky, Thang Binh, Hoi An, Dien Ban, Dai Loc, Nui Thanh, Tien Phuoc, Tra My, Kham Duc, which are warned of heavy rainfall, high risk of landslides and flooding.
These areas are often affected by storm circulation and have complex terrain, easily caused by flash floods, etc.
