According to the Quang Ninh Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, on the morning of October 15, a flood occurred on the Tien Yen River due to localized heavy rain combined with upstream floods. The water level at Binh Lieu station (Tien Yen river) at 8:00 a.m. was 81.39 m, 0.89 m higher than alert level 2.
In the next 6-12 hours (from the reporting time of 9:00 a.m. on October 15), the flood level at Binh Lieu station - Tien Yen river will change slowly and is likely to peak in the morning of the same day at above alert level 2, then below alert level 2 (BD2: 80.50m).
In the next 12-24 hours, the flood level at Binh Lieu station - Tien Yen river will continue to fall below alert level 1 (BD1: 79.50m).
The Hydrometeorological Agency warns of a high risk of flash floods, landslides in the area along the Tien Yen River and localized flooding in low-lying areas and downstream areas of the river. Flood disaster risk level: Level 1.
To proactively respond to floods on the river, the People's Committee of Hai Lang commune has sent forces to be on duty to regulate water in canals, drainage culverts; mobilized excavators and human resources to dredge, clear the flow, and reduce the risk of local flooding.
Hai Lang commune has developed a plan to relocate 13 households in areas at risk of landslides.
Mr. Luc Van Long, Chairman of Hai Lang Commune People's Committee, said: "All vulnerable points have been deployed with guards. The locality strictly maintains the "4 on-site" motto, proactively responds, reinforces works and early warns of landslide risks to ensure people's safety".
On the morning of October 15, heavy rain continued to cause landslides and floods on rivers and streams in Binh Lieu, Luc Hon, and Hoanh Mo communes. Many inter-village and inter-commune traffic routes were partially blocked.
Local authorities have mobilized forces to support people in relocating and temporarily repairing landslides, and at the same time warned people not to go through spillways, steep slopes, and along streams.
Statistics and damage assessment are continuing to be implemented to have timely support and recovery plans.
