In the early morning of December 4, in many areas in Nha Trang and Dien Khanh, functional forces and local authorities issued urgent notices, requesting people to proactively move, raise their assets and monitor the development of floods.
According to initial reports, the water level of Cai Nha Trang River is tending to rise, many villages in Tay Nha Trang Ward have issued notices to people to proactively raise their belongings and prepare response plans.
Vinh Thanh Kindergarten also temporarily announced that children would be off school on the morning of December 4 because some areas around the school had rising water, posing a potential risk of insecurity.
Many people in Nha Trang area said that the recent flood had not yet caused any problems; waste was piled up on the roads.
This time, floodwaters continue to come, carrying old piles of garbage that have not been cleaned up, causing a strong stench...
Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station warns: from the night of December 3 to December 4, the whole province will have moderate rain, heavy rain, some places with very heavy rain and thunderstorms; total rainfall is generally 3080 mm/ods, some places over 120 mm/ods.
The meteorological agency pays special attention to the possibility of heavy rains, with rainfall of over 60 mm in 3 hours, which can cause local flooding in low-lying areas and urban areas along the river.
On the morning of December 4, heavy rain from upstream caused some localities in Dien Khanh district and Nha Trang city to be partially flooded.
Areas such as Vo Cang and Vo Canh (Tay Nha Trang ward) were flooded, affecting people's traffic and daily life.
Local authorities have mobilized forces to inspect, support people when necessary and place warning signs for deeply flooded sections.
The weather forecast said that from December 5, Khanh Hoa will continue to have scattered rain, with moderate rain and thunderstorms in some places. During thunderstorms, there is still a risk of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind, which can cause property damage and affect traffic safety.
In the face of complicated weather developments, authorities recommend that people:
Follow the rain and flood warning bulletin of Khanh Hoa Hydrometeorological Station and information from local authorities.
Park high, move valuable assets to safe locations; prepare food, drinking water, flashlights, spare batteries; avoid traveling through deep flooded areas; do not speed or recklessly overtake when traveling through rising water areas.
If there is a risk of landslides in the area, move to a safe place according to the instructions of the authorities.
