Heavy rain, flash flooding and landslides are expected across some parts of Central Viet Nam from Monday, November 8, according to Viet Nam’s National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control’s warning.

The alert spans parts from Thua Thien-Hue to Khanh Hoa, including Da Nang.

The Mid-Central Region Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has predicted widespread heavy rainfall in parts from Thua Thien- Hue to Quang Ngai, including Da Nang, from Monday, November 8 due to the combined influence of cold air and easterly winds. There will be the possibility for thunderstorms developing in the late afternoon and night hours and thunderstorms can produce strong winds, lightning, hail and tornadoes, the regional forecasters warned.

The heavy rain in the region could see between 100mm and 250mm fall in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Da Nang, with up to more than 250mm possible in some places.

As much as 150mm-300mm of rain could fall in Quang Ngai, and even more than 300 mm in some places.

From Monday night of November 8, a cold weather snap is predicted for parts from Quang Binh to Thua Thien Hue. Wet weather is expected to linger over parts from Thua Thien- Hue to Quang Ngai, including Da Nang, through the week due to an intense cold front.

Viet Nam’s National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control is urging authorities in the warning areas to take proactive and necessary mitigation measures in response to widespread heavy rain which could trigger flooding in their local areas, flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying and riverside areas in the coming days.

In addition, the heed must be paid on assisting local residents to prepare for severe weather in an attempt to keep them safe and protect their properties. 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.

Reporting by HOANG HIEP – translating by H.L