On the morning of September 30, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued an urgent bulletin on flood situation on many major rivers, in which the Thao River recorded particularly large floods, the Ma River was at the emergency flood level, while the Ca River and Dong Nai River continued to rise dangerously.
According to updated data at 7:00 a.m. on September 30, the Thao River (Lao Cai) at Yen Bai station was up to 34.28 m, exceeding alert level 3 (BD3) by 2.28 m.
This level approached the time of typhoon YAGI in 2024 on September 10, 2024 at 35.32m, above alert level 3 3.32m, and near the historical flood level in 1968,
Ma River (Thanh Hoa) in Giang reached 6.9 m, 0.4 m higher than BD3; Ca River (Nghe An) in Nam Dan 7.1 m, 0.2 m higher than BD2; Dong Nai River in Ta Lai 112.67 m, 0.17 m above BD2.
In addition, floods on the Lo River (Tuyen Quang) and Luc Nam River (Bac Ninh) are also rising rapidly. Notably, the Dong Sung hydropower plant (Thao river) had to operate a flood discharge with a flow of 2,613 m3/s from 2:00 a.m. the same day
In the next 12 hours, floods on Thao and Ma rivers will continue to rise above level 3, Ca and Luc Nam rivers will rise above level 2.
In the next 12 - 24 hours, floods on Thao and Ma rivers will remain high, Ca rivers will be at level 2, Luc Nam river will gradually decrease but will still be dangerous.
In particular, the Dong Nai River is forecast to decrease slowly and fluctuate around level 2.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warned that from now until October 1, floods on rivers in the Northern region, Thanh Hoa - Ha Tinh will continue to rise.
Flood peaks on small rivers may exceed BD2 - BD3, locally higher, with the risk of flash floods and landslides.
The affected northern localities are identified as:
Lao Cai
Bat Xat, Cam Duong ward, Lao Cai ward, Quy Mong commune, Tran Yen commune, Hung Khanh commune, Luong Thinh commune, Nam Cuong ward, Viet Hong commune, Xuan Ai commune, Tan Hop commune, Cat Thinh commune, Nghia Lo ward, Au Lau ward, Van Phu ward, Yen Bai ward, Bac Ha commune, Lung Phinh commune, Ta Cu Ty commune, Bao Nhai commune, Ban Lien commune, Coc Lau commune, Muong Khuong commune, Bao Ha commune, Nghia Do commune, Lam Thuong commune, Muong Lai commune, Tan Linh commune.
Bac Ninh
Kep, Tien Luc, Nha Nam, Yen The, Tien Phong Ward, Phuong Son Ward, Phuong Chu Ward, Tuan Dao, An Lac, Duong Huu, Dai Son, Bien Son, Bien Dong, Luc Ngan, Deo Gia, Truong Son, Luc Son Communes. Luc Nam, Nghia Phuong, Cam Ly, Tan An, Phat Tich Commune, Tri Qua Ward, Thuan Thanh Ward, Mao Dien Ward, Chi Lang Commune, Bong Lai Ward, Dao Vien Ward, Dai Lai, Nhan Thang, Cao Duc
The forecasting center affirmed that this is a flood with a level 3 natural disaster risk - a high level on the warning scale.
As a result, it can cause deep flooding on many traffic routes, local isolation, seriously affecting aquaculture and agricultural production. Direct impact on daily life, economy - society and dam safety
Affected provinces and cities need to closely monitor flood reports and proactively discharge and regulate reservoirs, ensuring dyke safety.
Along with that, evacuate people promptly in areas at risk of flooding, landslides, and flash floods. Prepare rescue forces and vehicles, especially in mountainous areas and riverside areas.
