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Prolonged Heavy Rain Causes Widespread Flooding in Central Vietnam

Strategic Insights

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Heavy rain over the past 24 hours has caused significant flooding in the Central region of Vietnam, particularly in the provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, and Da Nang. The prolonged rain, with a common rainfall of 200-400mm, has resulted in serious flooding, with many places experiencing particularly heavy rain. The situation is expected to continue, with forecasts predicting 100-250mm of rain in the area from Southern Quang Tri to Da Nang from the evening of October 29 to the morning of October 30.

Key Takeaways:

  • The prolonged heavy rain has caused serious flooding in many localities in the Central region, especially in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, and Da Nang.
  • Most large reservoirs from Hue to Quang Ngai have reached or exceeded the normal water level, with some exceeding the alarm level 3 by 0.69m to 3.5m.
  • Floods on the Bo, Huong, Vu Gia - Thu Bon, and Tra Khuc rivers will continue to increase, exceeding the warning level 3 by 0.4 to 1.8m.
  • The flood peak of the Thu Bon River at Cau Lau alone can be equivalent to the historical peak in 1964 (5.48m).
  • As of 5:00 p.m. on October 29, 16 people had died or gone missing, and 15 were injured, with over 127,000 houses flooded, mainly in Hue (44,507 houses) and Da Nang (76,427 houses).
  • More than 22,000 people have been evacuated, and 2,535 hectares of rice and crops were damaged, with 9,450 cattle and poultry swept away.
  • The transportation system was severely affected, with 11 national highways congested, and many large landslides at various locations.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha attended an online meeting with provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai, while Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an online meeting and signed Decision 2400/QD-TTg to provide emergency support of 350 billion VND to 3 localities.

Statistics:

  • 200-400mm: common rainfall in the past 24 hours
  • 696mm: rainfall at Bach Ma Peak in Hue
  • 532mm: rainfall at Cau Lau in Da Nang
  • 492mm: rainfall at Tra Nham in Quang Ngai
  • 5.19m: water level on the Bo River in Hue
  • 4.85m: water level on the Perfume River in Hue
  • 18.5m: water level on the Thu Bon River in Da Nang
  • 16: number of people dead or missing
  • 15: number of people injured
  • 127,000: number of houses flooded
  • 44,507: number of houses flooded in Hue
  • 76,427: number of houses flooded in Da Nang
  • 22,000: number of people evacuated
  • 2,535 hectares: rice and crops damaged
  • 9,450: number of cattle and poultry swept away
  • 11: number of national highways congested
  • 350 billion VND: emergency support provided by the government

Sources:

  • Department of Dyke Management and Natural Disaster Prevention and Control
  • General Secretary To Lam
  • Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh
  • Contify.com
  • Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd.

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