On the morning of July 31, Lao Cai Hydrological Station measured the flood level at 80.13m, exceeding the alert level I of 0.13m, with a flood amplitude of 2.75m. The flood water was turbid and fast flowing, carrying a lot of firewood and trash floating on the river surface.
The flood peak will appear at 2:00 p.m. the same day, with the water level possibly exceeding alert level I by up to 0.7m. This is the biggest flood on the Red River since the beginning of the rainy season until now.
Floodwaters have caused deep inundation, damaged and covered many areas of crops, vegetables and crops along both sides of the river.
Lao Cai city authorities at all levels and Bao Thang, Bao Yen and Van Ban districts are actively directing people to monitor the flood situation and be ready to evacuate when necessary.
