On the evening of August 23, heavy rain appeared in many areas of Thai Nguyen province. The rising water level of the Cau River caused local people to worry.
Recorded on the night of August 23, many people brought cars to high areas to prevent flooding.
At Ben Tuong bridge, long lines of cars line up to avoid floods. A similar situation also appears in some places with high terrain such as the Political School area, Industry...
Mr. Tran Hung (Linh Son ward) said that the weather is still raining. Prolonged rain and rising river water levels are causing people to worry.
Because floods in previous years caused deep flooding and heavy property damage, this time people are worried and bring vehicles to high locations to ensure safety," Mr. Hung said.
According to the Thai Nguyen Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, at 8:00 PM on August 23, on the Cau River, the water level at Thac Gieng hydrological station was 97.01m, 0.51m higher than alarm level 1 (AL1). At Gia Bay stations 25.75m, 0.75m higher than AL1; Ca station 7.80m, 0.20m lower than AL1.
On the Cong River at the Nui Coc Lake measuring station, the water level at 7 pm on August 23 was 46.43m, 0.23m higher than the normal water level and is operating flood discharge regulation.
According to warnings, from the night of August 23rd to August 24th, floods on the Cau River in Thai Nguyen province will continue to increase.
At Bac Kan hydrological station, the flood water level changes slowly and is below alarm level 1. At Thac Gieng hydrological station, the flood water level fluctuates at a level close to alarm level 2 (AL2) and depends on the operating regime of Thac Gieng 1 Hydropower Plant.
At Gia Bay hydrological station and Ca hydrological station, the flood water level is likely to reach a higher level than alarm level 2.
On the Cong River at the Nui Coc Lake measuring station, the flood water level is likely to reach a level 0.4 - 0.7m higher than the normal water level.
Risk of flooding in some urban areas; Flooding of low-lying areas, underground areas, overflow areas, riverside and stream areas, especially in some localities: Trang Xa, Dan Tien, La Hien, Quan Trieu, Linh Son, Gia Sang, Tan Khanh, Phu Binh, Diem Thuy, Kha Son, Yen Binh, Cho Moi, Xuan Duong, Na Ri, Cuong Loi, Tran Phu, Thuong Quan, Hiep Luc...
Warning level of natural disaster risk due to floods is level 1.
Towards the people affected by floods
In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in the northern mountainous region into extremely difficult circumstances.
One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.
All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:
