At 4am July 19 tropical low-pressure centered at 19.0 degree north latitude, 105.2 degrees east longitude on the coastal provinces of Nghe An and Thanh Hoa. The strongest wind speed was from 40 to 60 km per hour. The center issued that in the next 12 hours, tropical low-pressure will move toward west with 20 to 25km per hour and then it will weaken into low depression. Last night, storm Son Tinh swept cross the central province of Nghe An but did not cause damage of houses and vessels, the property of local people. However, heavy rains flooded over 10,584 hectares of rice; 3,712 hectares of corns and fruits, vegetables. Besides, many traffic routes in Nghe An were inundated by flooding. This morning, the areas in Vinh City of Nghe An province and mountainous areas of Quy Hop, Quy Chau, Que Phong, Tan Ky, Anh Son, Con Cuong experienced heavy rains. Local authorities warned flash floods, landslides can occur during the day therefore local people have to deal with them to avoid losses. … [Read more...] about Heavy rains countinue hitting north mountainous region
Heavy rains
Heavy rains hit nationwide
The provinces of Hoa Binh, Son La, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Ha Tinh continue experiencing heavy rains. Besides, possible thunderstorms and whirlwinds will hit these areas. The center predicted that Hanoi continues suffering heavy rains and thunderstorms with highest temperature at 31 degrees Celsius. The central highlands and southern region will have rains in the next two to three days due to the southwest monsoon. The highest temperature will reach at 26 to 19 degrees Celsius and be at 32 degrees Celsius. While, a low-pressure system centered at early morning July 17 in the Tokin Gulf causing this area to suffer thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds. Low pressure system can develop into tropical low-pressure The center said in the next 12 hours, low-pressure system will be able to move and develop into a tropical low-pressure. At 1am July 16, tropical low-pressure will be 100 to 150km from offshore of Ha Tinh to Thanh Hoa provinces. The strongest wind speed near the center will … [Read more...] about Heavy rains hit nationwide
Heavy rain forecast nationwide.
People in the north and central region are looking forward to rain after a week-long heatwave. — VNA/VNS PhotoViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Not only benefiting from the scattered rain in the early afternoon, Hà Nội is forecast to receive heavy rain in the evening, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF). The rain in the beginning of the afternoon was not enough to calm down the heat. The base temperature in Hà Nội remains at 37 degrees Celsius. According to the NCHMF, late this afternoon, the northern province and north central province of Thanh Hóa will be showered with heavy rain, along with strong winds and the chance of tornado, flash flooding and landslides. Other provinces in the South will have rainy weather as well. The northern region’s temperature will drop by 5 to 7 degrees Celsius, to approximately 30 degrees Celsius, putting an end to the extremely hot weather … [Read more...] about Heavy rain forecast nationwide.
Central Highlands region faces heavy rains, landslides
The central highlands province of Dak Lak experiences heavy rains (rainfall at 25.2mm) in Binh Hoa; 20.6mm in Buon Trap and 82.4mm in Buon Triet communes. The center warned the province should have measures to deal with heavy rains which can cause landslides and flash floods at the mountainous areas of Krong Ana, Lak, Krong Nang districts. Heavy rains and floods are hitting the northern region as last night, many areas in the region such as Phu Tho province, Quang Ninh and Bac Giang experienced heavy rains (rainfall from 80mm to 124mm). This morning June 27, the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control sent its document to the Prime Minister reporting that extremely heavy rains and floods continued occurring in the northern and the relevant units are launching measures to prevent and overcome the consequences.VAN PHUC-Translated by Van Ha Tags: central highlands region rains rainfall prevention … [Read more...] about Central Highlands region faces heavy rains, landslides
Heavy rain forecast to hit north
Torrential rains, strong winds and possible hailstorm are forecast to hit the provinces of Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Dien Bien and Lai Chau. The center said the temperature will swing from 22 to 25 degrees Celsius and it can be 20 degrees Celsius in the northwestern region. Torrential rains and scattered thunderstorm that may be accompanied by hail are expected to cover over Hanoi capital. The lowest temperature is expected to reach 24 to 27 degrees Celsius while the highest is 35 degrees Celsius. Scattered thunderstorms may hit the northwestern region The weather in the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue can be hot however scattered rains will hit several part of these provinces at night. While Danang city to Binh Thuan province are suffering heat wave with the highest temperature at 32 to 32 degrees Celsius. The central highlands provinces may witness torrential rains and scattered thunderstorms. Torrential rains and scattered thunderstorms are forecast to … [Read more...] about Heavy rain forecast to hit north
Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Heavy rains flood tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge on Wednesday morning. — Photo: tuoitre.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Heavy rainfall that lasted for a few hours in the early Wednesday morning flooded several streets and alleys in HCM City. Flooding occurred on Phạm Văn Đồng Street and Nguyễn Xí Street in Bình Thạnh District, and Phan Văn Trị Street in Gò Vấp District. Tree branches also fell on the roads. Numerous alleys in these areas were also flooded, even though water drainage systems along the roads have been upgraded. Tunnels at Bình Triệu Bridge in Bình Thạnh District and Khánh Hội Bridge in District 4 also flooded. Many vehicles broke down while travelling through deeply flooded areas. Hùng, a resident living on Nguyễn Xí Street, told Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper that he saw rainwater mixed with oil on one road. Many residents … [Read more...] about Heavy rains flood HCM City streets
Heavy rains hit city on April 30
The rainfall started at 2:30pm on April 30 in several part of the city. The temperature in HCMC dropped slight after the long day heat wave hit the city. The heavy rains led to flooding on the street of Pham Van Dong, Go Vap district, causing drivers could not even ride their motorbikes. The rains stopped around 16pm SGGPnews took photos on Pham Van Dong street, Go Vap district CHI THACH -Translated by Van Ha … [Read more...] about Heavy rains hit city on April 30
Heavy rains submerge hectares of newly-sown rice
PHÚ YÊN — Heavy rains coinciding with the sowing season in the central province of Phú Yên caused the submerging of hectares of winter-spring rice over the past few days. Facing a situation of unusual heavy rains, on Thursday afternoon, Phú Yên Province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directed local authorities to stop the sowing of winter-spring rice until the end of Friday in order to avoid damage. The local authorities have recommended that these areas should be resown. Farmer Nguyễn Tuấn of Hòa Tân Đông Commune, Đông Hòa District, said, "My family’s rice field has been sown for five days and the rice leaves are growing. But the surrounding fields were just sown for one or two days, and following heavy rain the next day, due to the soaked water, the germ was damaged. So it must be sown again.” According to Tuấn and many other farmers, … [Read more...] about Heavy rains submerge hectares of newly-sown rice
Typhoon Sonca weakens into depression, causing heavy rains
Storm Sonca, the fourth to hit Vietnam this year, has weakened into a tropical depression, forecasted to bring torrential rains to many northern and central localities.According to the National Hydro-meteorological Forecast Centre, by 3 pm on July 25, the storm made landfall in Quang Tri Province with Vinh Linh District being hardest hit. Many local households were damaged. Meanwhile, thousands of trees along the road from Cua Tung to Cua Viet were felled.Many houses in Ha Tinh Province’s Duc Tho District were also damaged on the afternoon of July 25. A tree in Quang Tri Province was felled due to storm Sonca The typhoon has also resulted in strong winds and heavy rains in the central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue with rainfall of 50-100mm.The National Hydro-meteorological Forecast Centre said that the typhoon has weakened into a tropical depression which is forecast to still bring torrential rains for the northern and central region of Vietnam.Today, July … [Read more...] about Typhoon Sonca weakens into depression, causing heavy rains
Heavy rains ravage HCM City
Heavy rains have knocked down many trees and cut electrical lines in HCM City on August 17 afternoon. At around 3pm, heavy rains and strong winds appeared suddenly, forcing drivers to seek shelter. Two girls, travelling on Nguyen Huu Canh Street, were swept several metres away. Luckily, they were not injured. Many trees on Mac Dinh Chi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Nguyen Dinh Chieu streets fell. Meanwhile, a fallen tree on Pasteur Street brought down several electrical lines with it. The authorities had to block of the area afterward. Due to severe congestion, traffic police as well as local security forces were mobilised to regulate the traffic and ensure order. Employees of green park companies were also sent out to deal with the situation. However, near the intersection of Nguyen Binh Khiem and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets, a large tree fell onto a motorbike, which was carrying a four-member family. The mother was passed away at hospital. Fallen trees Strong wind knocks down … [Read more...] about Heavy rains ravage HCM City