According to the forecast from the South Central Region Hydrometeorological Station, from December 14 to 16, Khanh Hoa will have moderate rain, heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain, commonly from 50 - 120 mm/period, especially in the North of the province, some places will have over 150 mm.
At 7:00 a.m. on December 15, the water level of Suoi Dau Lake was at 41.40 m, the water flow to the lake was about 81 m3/s. The highest water level allowed to accumulate until December 31 of Suoi Dau Lake according to the disaster response plan is 42.50 m.
To ensure the safety of the project and limit flooding in the downstream area, and at the same time regulate the water level of Suoi Dau Lake according to regulations, Khanh Hoa Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited announces the plan to regulate the water of Suoi Dau Lake. The expected time to start regulating is from 3:00 p.m. on December 15 to 5:00 p.m. on December 19.
Maximum regulated flow 90 m3/s. Number of spillways open 3 with maximum spillway opening of 1.5 m (gate 2 is 1.5 m; gates 1 and 3 are both 0.2 m).
Khanh Hoa Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited also said that in the process of regulating and maintaining the lake water level, in case of heavy rain in the upstream basin of the lake leading to water flow into the lake being greater than 90 m3/s, the Company will issue a notice to adjust the regulated flow appropriately to ensure the safety of the project and limit flooding in the downstream area of the lake.
During the process of regulating water to maintain the water level of Suoi Dau Lake, combined with rainfall outside the lake basin and high tides, water levels may rise in some low-lying areas along rivers and streams in Suoi Cat Commune (Cam Lam District); Suoi Tien, Suoi Hiep, Binh Loc, Dien Lac, Dien Thanh, Dien Toan Communes, Dien Khanh Town (Dien Khanh District); Vinh Trung, Vinh Thai, Vinh Hiep, Vinh Phuong, Vinh Thanh Communes (Nha Trang City).
Landslide at Khanh Le Pass causes many vehicles to be stuck
Prolonged rain in recent days has caused National Highway 27C through Khanh Le Pass to be cut off due to serious landslides.
By the morning of the same day, authorities determined that there were 3 landslides that caused traffic between Nha Trang and Da Lat to be cut off.
Even between the two landslide points on Khanh Le Pass, there are currently a number of vehicles and people stuck. After receiving the information, Khanh Vinh District People's Committee is approaching the scene, having a plan to ensure the safety of people and vehicles.
