On October 18 and 19, Nghe An had heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Heavy rain flooded many streets in Vinh City on October 16, 2020. Photo courtesy of Quang An

According to the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, due to the continued influence of the continental cold high pressure strengthening to the South, the tropical convergence zone with an axis at about 14 - 17 degrees North latitude tends to gradually lift its axis to the North, so the North regionNghe AnFrom October 17 to 19, there will be scattered showers and thunderstorms, with some places experiencing moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Total rainfall is likely to reach 50 - 150mm/period.

Southern Nghe An area, on October 18 & 19, hasheavy rainto very heavy and thunderstorms. Total rainfall is likely to reach 250 - 350mm/period, in some places over 400mm/period.

Khe Huong spillway in Nghia Yen commune was flooded due to heavy rain on October 16, 2020. Photo courtesy of Duc Anh

During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong gusts of wind; Localized heavy rain in a short period of time has a high risk of flash floods and landslides in the midlands and mountainous areas.floodedin low-lying areas and urban areas in Nghe An.

According to the report of the Department of Irrigation,Nghe An currently has 280 warning points of risks.flash floodin 6 mountainous districts. Of which, 17 communes are at risk of especially dangerous flash floods, affecting 2,575 households with over 15,000 people who need to be evacuated when floods occur.

Accordingly, Ky Son district has the following communes: Muong Tip, Muong Ai, My Ly, Na Ngoi, Nam Can, Keng Du. Tuong Duong district has the following communes: Yen Tinh, Yen Na, Nga My, Xieng My, Mai Son, Luu Kien. Que Phong district has the following communes: Tri Le, Thong Thu, Nam Giai, Nam Nhoong, Quang Phong.