Residents of Da Nang and elsewhere in the mid-central region from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai provinces have been warned of possible flash floods and landslides in the next several days, according to the Mid-Central Region Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

A heavily flooded section of Bui Duong Lich Street in Son Tra District’s Nai Hien Dong Ward

Torrential rains is hitting mid-central regional localities, including Da Nang, from 30 October - 4 November due to the impacts of the ongoing tropical depression which is likely to develop into a storm combined with enhanced cold air and high turbulence in the easterly wind condition.

Floods are likely to occur on rivers in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Ngai provinces, whilst heavy rain-triggered flash floods and landslides are predicted to tear through some mountainous areas from Quang Binh to Quang Ngai provinces.

The intersection of Vo Nguyen Giap and Nguyen Duc Thuan in Ngu Hanh Son District’s Khue My Ward were engulfed in floodwater of between 50-60 cm.

In Da Nang, starting from 30 October, there is the possibility of floods in the Vu Gia River, and some rivers in the city, at level 2 and 3 alerts. Meanwhile, mountainous areas in Hoa Vang and Lien Chieu districts are vulnerable to flash floods, and landslides are possible in the river bank and slope sites.

Due to the impacts of recent heavy downpours, many streets across the city, especially those in the districts of Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son, have been submerged in water.

In particular, the intersection of Vo Nguyen Giap and Nguyen Duc Thuan in Ngu Hanh Son District’s Khue My Ward were engulfed in floodwater of between 50-60 cm.

Therefore, the municipal Department of Construction and other relevant agencies are being urged to prepare for floods, flash floods and landslides in the city, and also cope as well as possible if they happen.

Workers from the Drainage and Wastewater Treatment Company dredging sewers at flood hotspots in the city

In details, the Son Tra District authorities have been asked to clear drainage ditches, and collect trash at rainwater inlets on road surface, in order to ensure efficient drainage of rainwater.

The Ngu Hanh Son District authorities have been focusing on trimming branches of trees, maintaining information transmission lines, and ensuring power supply and traffic safety for local residents.

Meanwhile, workers from the Drainage and Wastewater Treatment Company have dredged sewers at flood hotspots in the city. Also, the company will prepare for large-capacity pumps, and arrange its workers at anti-flood pumping stations in a bid to promptly pump water out when it rains to ensure efficient drainage of rainwater.

The Thanh Khe District authorities have worked with the Management Board of the Hoang Anh Gia Lai Apartment Building to take effective measures to prevent water from entering the building’s basement, prepare for large-capacity pumps to pump water out the basement, and encourage people to park their vehicles in another places to avoid property damage.