Heavy rain in North Central region lasts until November 1, high risk of flooding in many places

According to the North Central Region Hydro-meteorological Station, last night and early this morning, in the North Central region, there was moderate rain, heavy rain, and some places had very heavy rain and thunderstorms. The rainfall measured from 7:00 p.m. on October 29 to 3:00 a.m. on October 30 was generally 5-20mm in Nghe An and Thanh Hoa, with over 60mm in some places; Ha Tinh was generally 50-150mm, with over 200mm in some places such as Duc Huong 226mm, Duc Bong 200mm,...

Forecast from early morning October 30 to night October 31:

Thanh Hoa and Northern Nghe An have moderate rain, some places have heavy rain and thunderstorms with forecasted rainfall of 20 - 40mm, some places over 60mm.

Ha Tinh: moderate rain, heavy rain, some places have very heavy rain and thunderstorms with common rainfall from 70 - 150mm, some places over 200mm.

Southern Nghe An: moderate rain, heavy rain, some places have very heavy rain, commonly 60 - 120mm, some places over 150mm such as: Vinh City, Nghi Loc, Cua Lo Town, Hung Nguyen,...

Heavy rain in the North Central region is likely to last until around November 1.

During thunderstorms, there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind, flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides on steep slopes. Localized heavy rains can cause flooding in low-lying areas.

This rain spell poses a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and riverbanks in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces. Special attention should be paid to wards in Vinh city (Nghe An) and communes in Nghi Xuan, Duc Tho, and Vu Quang (Ha Tinh). Specifically, the following districts:

- Nghe An: Vinh City, Cua Lo, Nghi Loc, Hung Nguyen, Nam Dan, Thanh Chuong;

- Ha Tinh: Huong Khe, Huong Son, Vu Quang, Duc Tho, Hong Linh, Can Loc, Thach Ha, Ha Tinh City, Cam Xuyen, Ky Anh, Nghi Xuan.

WEATHER FORECAST ON LAND OF NGHE AN PROVINCE

(Day and night October 30)

* Coastal plain area

Cloudy with rain, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. North to northeast wind level 2 – level 3.

- Temperature: 23 – 27 o C

- Humidity: 80 – 85%

* Midland and mountainous areas

Partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Light winds.

- Temperature: 22 – 28 o C

- Humidity: 75 – 85%

* Vinh city area

Cloudy with moderate rain, sometimes heavy rain and thunderstorms. North to northeast wind level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 24 – 27 o C

- Humidity: 80 – 85%

* Cua Lo and Ngu Island area

Cloudy with moderate rain, sometimes heavy rain and thunderstorms. North to northeast wind level 2 - level 3.

- Temperature: 24 – 27 o C

- Humidity: 85 – 90%

* Next 48 hours: Under the influence of increased continental high pressure, combined with the wind convergence zone above 5000m, Nghe An province will have cloudy weather, rain, moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. Light wind.

* During thunderstorms there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.