Flood warning in many localities in Nghe An, deepest in some places over 2m

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(Baonghean.vn) - According to the latest news received from the North Central Hydrometeorological Station, in the past 6 hours (from 4:00 p.m. on September 26 to 10:00 p.m. on September 26), the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh have had moderate to heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain. Flooding is forecasted in many districts, cities, and towns.

In the past 6 hours (from 4:00 p.m. on September 26 to 10:00 p.m. on September 26), the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh experienced moderate to heavy rain, and in some places very heavy rain. The amount of rain measured at automatic rain gauges is as follows: Phuc Do 108.4 mm, Yen Thang 96.8 mm (Thanh Hoa); Yen Thuong 188.8 mm, Thac Muoi 174.8 mm (Nghe An); Son Thuy 203.4 mm, Son Ham 193.6 mm (Ha Tinh); ...

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Many roads in Vinh city were flooded on the afternoon of September 26, 2023. Photo courtesy of Quang An

Warning, this rain has a high risk of flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and along rivers and streams. Specifically, the districts: Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, Do Luong, Nam Dan, Vinh City, Nghi Loc, Hung Nguyen, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, Hoang Mai Town.

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Many areas in Thanh Chuong were flooded on September 26. Photo: CTV

Flooding time is likely to last until September 27, with the greatest flood depth in mountainous areas: 1.0 - 1.5m, in some places over 2.0m; The greatest flood depth in plains and coastal areas: 0.3 - 0.5m

Due to heavy rain in a short period of time, flooding has occurred on roads, affecting traffic and travel of people. People and units are requested to monitor and take preventive measures.

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