More heavy rain to worsen flooding in central Vietnam

A low-pressure vortex may strengthen into a tropical depression in the East Sea, worsening weather conditions in the central and southern areas of the sea.

Meanwhile, a strong cold air front expected from November 4 to 7 will bring strong winds and cause high tidal surges in the northern and central areas of the East Sea.

The combination of these adverse weather patterns will cause particularly heavy rain, especially in the central provinces of Vietnam, warned NCHMF director Mai Van Khiem.

“Intense downpours will lead to major flooding above alert level 3 in the north-central and central provinces, alongside widespread inundation, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous areas,” said the expert.

According to Khiem, the heavy rain zone will not only focus on localities from Ha Tinh to Da Nang that have already experienced significant rainfall in recent days but will also expand further south, specifically to the provinces from Quang Nam to Phu Yen.

The most worrying issue, he said, remains the flooding in central Vietnam. From October 26 to 30, heavy rain hit central provinces, making reservoirs accumulate more water and the soil become saturated.

“We are warning of a high risk of major floods, flash floods, landslides in central provinces, and the potential for widespread inundation,” warned Khiem.

Given the complex developments of the flooding, ensuring the safety of hydroelectric and irrigation reservoirs is a major concern for local authorities and residents, he advised.

The meteorologist also noted that after November 10, heavy rain in the central region will continue to be complex, with the potential for 2-3 more spells of heavy rainfall that will probably worsen the flooding in the region.