According to the Thai Nguyen Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, since the beginning of May 2025, Thai Nguyen province has recorded widespread heavy rains and thunderstorms, about 10-15 days earlier than the average of many years.
In just the first 2 months of the rainy season (May and June 2025), the whole Thai Nguyen province has experienced 5 heavy rains, with total rainfall ranging from 700-900mm, 35-85% higher than the average of many years. This was accompanied by localized flooding that caused damage to people and property.
Heavy rain lasted from the night of June 29 to the morning of June 30, in Nam Hoa commune, Thai Nguyen province, causing local flooding. 2 children (born in 2012 and 2014) were swept away by floodwaters and died.
Previously, on May 18, heavy rain caused local flash floods and landslides in Dong Phuc and Thuong Minh communes, killing 4 people and injuring 1 person. Many properties and crops of the people were destroyed and swept away by floodwaters.
After more than 2 months of flash floods, people are still focusing on overcoming the consequences of natural disasters. At the same time, proactively take measures to respond to complex weather developments when it is the peak of the rainy season.
Mr. Trieu Duc Thong - Vice Chairman of Dong Phuc Commune People's Committee said that to respond to storms and floods, the commune has developed plans, issued early warnings and remote prevention, by informing people in areas at risk of natural disasters.
"The local government is actively promoting to prepare people for plans to be ready to relocate assets and houses in the face of complicated weather developments," said Mr. Thong.
The Department of Irrigation and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control of Thai Nguyen province has regularly reviewed and identified key and vulnerable areas that could lead to flooding, flash floods, and landslides to update the plan to ensure closeness to reality. At the same time, organize a 24/7 duty, prepare adequate materials and human resources to respond when situations occur.
In addition, the Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control of Thai Nguyen province regularly updates information about natural disasters to communes and wards so that people can proactively prevent them.
According to Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan - Director of the Thai Nguyen Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, from now until October 2025 is still the key period of the rainy and stormy season. There is a possibility of many large-scale heavy rains, accompanied by tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind, which is very dangerous.
"C capture accurate forecast information and fully prepare response plans are still key tasks to ensure the safety of people's lives and property as well as minimize damage caused by natural disasters," Mr. Tuan informed.
As of mid-July 2025, floods and landslides occurring in Thai Nguyen province have caused at least 6 deaths, 1 missing person, and 5 injuries, with total estimated damage of over 240 billion VND.
