According to Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, in 24 hours from 5 am on September 17 to 5 am on September 18, many areas in the area had moderate to heavy rain.
The soil moisture model shows that many areas are near saturation, with moisture levels above 85%, even reaching saturation. This is a favorable condition for landslides and flash floods when heavy rain continues to occur.
In the next 6 hours, some areas will continue to have rain, with common rainfall of 5-10mm, in some places over 20mm. The meteorological agency assesses that although rain tends to decrease, the risk of flash floods, landslides and land subsidence is still high.
Lao Cai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station warns of the risk of flash floods and landslides in high-risk areas of 19 communes and wards including: Ta Xi Lang, Chan Thinh, Gia Hoi, Hanh Phuc, Hung Khanh, Lien Son, Minh Luong, Mo Vang, Phinh Ho, Son Luong, Ta Van, Tram Tau, Tu Le, Van Chan, Viet Hong and Cau Thia, Nghia Lo, Sa Pa, Trung Tam wards.
Notably, many key traffic routes are located in the warning zone. In Hanh Phuc commune, it is necessary to pay attention to the Km28+150, Km30+100 areas on Provincial Road 174 and the Hanh Phuc - Xim Vang route.
In Sa Pa ward, the risk is warned on National Highway 4D, the area near O Quy Ho pass, along with Provincial Road 152, DH92 road at risk of landslides.
In Tu Le commune, points requiring special attention include National Highway 32, Khau Pha pass area, Ta Sung village, Ta Cho and locations Km266+200, Km269+750...
The level of natural disaster risk due to flash floods, landslides, subsidence due to rain, floods or currents is warned at level 1.
According to specialized agencies, these phenomena can occur unexpectedly, causing danger to people's lives, causing traffic congestion, damage to roads, civil works and affecting production.
People in warned areas need to regularly monitor weather information, especially be vigilant when living or moving near small rivers, streams, hillsides, road slopes and places where cracks, subsidence or landslide signs have appeared.
When detecting unusual signs, people need to quickly leave the dangerous area and notify the local authorities to have a handling plan to ensure safety.
