From the morning of September 17, the Day River water level rose, causing some areas in Thanh Lam commune, Ninh Binh province such as: Tri Xuyen, Nam Cong, Bong Lang to be isolated. Among them, Bong Lang village is the most deeply flooded area.
As for Phu Van ward, Bo Tay Song Day urban area has been completely flooded. The deepest flooded point in the area in front of Hoa Dong Restaurant recorded a water level of about 30 - 40cm. Phu Dam residential group (old Le Loi village) is currently flooded by about half.
In the area at the beginning of Hong Phu bridge and the end of the residential group, water began to flood into the foundations of some households. Many residential roads adjacent to the urban area have also been deeply flooded.
According to quick statistics from Phu Van Ward People's Committee, about 700 households are affected by flooding. Local authorities are coordinating with people to move the assets of affected households to higher locations, proactively responding to water level developments.
Prolonged heavy rain also caused some areas in Quy Nhat commune to have rising river water levels, in some low-lying areas flooding from 60 - 70 cm, seriously affecting traffic and people's lives.
The water rises rapidly, many households do not have time to raise rice, paddy and other items, facing the risk of damage and property damage. In aquaculture areas, people proactively mobilize forces to net and reinforce pond banks, but many farming areas are still affected, causing damage.
Warning of very high flood level in the Hoang Long and Day rivers
On September 17, the Provincial Hydrometeorological Station announced emergency flood information on the Hoang Long and Day rivers.
Accordingly, the water level on the Hoang Long River is changing slowly, and the Day River is rising. The water level at 7:00 AM on September 17 on rivers is as follows:
- Hoang Long River at Ben De station is 4.40m (>BD3: 0.40m); at Gian Khau station is 3.65m.
- Day River at Phu Ly station is 4.48m (>BD3: 0.48m), at Ninh Binh station is 3.2m (>BD2: 0.20m).
Forecast for the next 6 - 12 hours:
- Water level on the Hoang Long River rises slowly, at Ben De station above alarm level 3, at Gian Khau station above alarm level 3.
- The water level on the Day River continues to rise, at Phu Ly station above alarm level 3, at Ninh Binh station at approximately alarm level 3.
Forecast for the next 12 - 24 hours:
- Water level on the Hoang Long River changes slowly, at Ben De station it is likely to be above alarm level 3, at Gian Khau station it is likely to be above alarm level 3.
- Water level on the Day River rises slowly, at Phu Ly station it is likely to be above alarm level 3, at Ninh Binh station it is likely to be above alarm level 3.
Warning of flood impacts on rivers at very high levels causing risk of landslides and flooding in riverside areas, floating beaches in the middle of rivers, low-lying areas; affecting safety of dikes and embankments in key locations, agricultural production, aquaculture and many residential areas of the locality; may cause danger to waterway traffic, affect people's lives and production, and threaten human lives.
