According to records on the morning of May 19, in Mong Duong, Quang Hanh wards, Quang Tan commune, Dam Ha, heavy rain caused water to flood into the gardens and houses of some households. Many cars were trapped due to flooding on the roads.
The water level on rivers in the Eastern region of Quang Ninh province, after showing signs of decreasing in the afternoon of May 18, this morning floodwaters continued to rise, causing flooding of some spillways.
According to Quang Ninh Hydrometeorological Station, from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM on May 19, moderate to heavy rain appeared in the province, with very heavy rain in some places.
Some areas with heavy rainfall such as: Cam Pha ward 208.8mm; Mong Duong ward 179.2mm; Dam Ha commune 134.6mm; Hai Lang commune 126.4mm; Quang Tan commune 127.6mm; Ho Trang Vinh (Hai Ninh commune) 105.6mm; Ky Thuong commune 96.8mm.
Heavy rain caused localized flooding on many streets, traffic roads and rice and crop areas in localities such as Ha Long, Cam Pha, Ba Che, Tien Yen, Binh Lieu, Dam Ha, Hai Ha and Mong Cai, with a common flooding depth of 0.2-0.4m.
In the next 3-6 hours, Quang Ninh area will continue to have moderate to very heavy rain, common rainfall from 50-70mm, in some places higher.
The meteorological agency warns that this rain wave may continue to cause flooding on many roads, low-lying residential areas along rivers and coasts with a depth of 0.3-0.5m. The flooding time may last from morning to noon, afternoon 19. 5. Warning of natural disaster risks due to flooding at level 1.
Heavy rain also poses a risk of landslides at waste dumps and mines, affecting traffic and production and socio-economic activities.
According to the Quang Ninh Department of Agriculture and Environment, from May 16-18, no casualties were recorded in the province.
However, many areas in Ha Long, Viet Hung, Hong Gai, Mao Khe, Quang Tan, Hoanh Bo wards experienced localized flooding.
Due to heavy rain combined with slow tides, floods appeared on rivers in the eastern region of Quang Ninh province. Localities have organized guards, prohibiting people from passing through dangerous underground and overflows.
Heavy rain also caused minor landslides on the Hai Phong - Ha Long - Mong Cai expressway. Two landslide points on National Highway 18C and National Highway 279 have been repaired. Provincial road 326 was washed away about 30m of asphalt road surface, which has been temporarily treated to ensure traffic.
In addition, about 129.3ha of rice and 29.12ha of crops were flooded and fallen. A 16m long fence of General Hospital facility 2 in Hoanh Bo collapsed.
