According to Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, from August 5 to August 6, a flood will appear on rivers and streams in the province with an amplitude of 1.5-3m.
Rising water levels can cause flooding in low-lying areas along rivers and streams, while increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Monitoring data at 7:00 AM on August 5th showed that the water level of the Thao River at Lao Cai station reached 79.76m, about 0.24m lower than alarm level 1 and is maintaining at a high level.
At Yen Bai station, the water level is at 28.06m, lower than alarm level 1 by 1.94m and continues to rise slowly.
On the Ngoi Thia River, the water level reached 40.04m, 4.46m below alarm level 1; while the Chay River at Bao Yen station reached 77.94m and is being affected by the regulation of upstream hydropower reservoirs.
Forecast for August 5 to August 6, water levels on rivers and streams will continue to rise. The flood peak on the Thao River at Lao Cai station is likely to exceed alarm level 1; the Thao River at Yen Bai station is close to alarm level 1. Many small rivers and streams in the area are also likely to reach alarm level 1.
The meteorological sector warns of the risk of flooding in low-lying areas of wards and communes such as Cam Duong, Lao Cai, Coc San, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Luc Yen, Muong Lai, Phuc Loi, Tan Linh, Yen Binh, Yen Bai, Au Lau, Nam Cuong, Van Phu, Tran Yen, Thac Ba...
Prolonged heavy rain also increases the risk of flash floods and landslides on small rivers and streams; landslides in hilly areas, traffic taluys and subsidence in places with weak soil foundations.
Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station recommends that localities with suspension bridges and underground spillways across rivers and streams strengthen warnings and organize guidance for people not to cross dangerous locations during rain and floods. The level of natural disaster risk due to floods is determined at level 1.
Floods and flooding can affect people's lives and property, disrupt traffic, affect agricultural production, aquaculture and infrastructure.
People need to regularly follow weather forecasts and warnings and comply with the guidance of the government and functional forces to proactively respond and minimize damage.
