Viet Nam’s National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has predicted moderate to heavy rains with possible thunderstorms in localities from Da Nang to Binh Thuan, Central Highlands and southern Viet Nam from tomorrow, September 19 through September 21.

It will rain moderately, hard, very strong in these localities with a common rainfall of 100-200mm, and forecasters warning up to 250mm could fall in some places.

Forecasters have also issued warnings of flash floods and landslides for mountainous areas, and flooding alerts are in place in low-lying areas.

The Da Nang Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control on Sunday morning urged authorities at local level and relevant agencies to take proactive action to create their emergency response planning for heavy rain risks tailored to their local areas.

The Da Nang Border Guard Command and Da Nang Coastal Information Station will keep a close watch for developments the next few days, and keep owners of vessels operating at sea timely informed about severe weather conditions in order to help them avoid the bad weather.

Authorities at local level must assist their residents to prepare for severe weather in an attempt to keep them safe. In addition, all necessary measures are needed to move people living in low-lying areas, along rivers and streams and areas at high risk of flash floods and landslides to safe places with proper precautions against COVID-19 in place.

Besides, the heed is paid on providing guidance and advice for construction sites to prepare for severe weather.

Reporting by HOANG HIEP – Translating by H.L