The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that due to the influence of the intertropical convergence zone connected to a tropical low-pressure system and the southeastern wind belt, northern Vietnam will experience heavy rain starting tomorrow evening, August 29, and lasting until August 31.
The total rainfall from tomorrow evening until August 31 in northern Vietnam is forecast to be between 100 and 200 mm, with some areas exceeding 400 mm. Rainfall from tomorrow evening until August 30 is predicted to be between 50 and 100 mm, exceeding 200 mm in some areas. There is a high risk of intense rainfall exceeding 150 mm in three hours, causing flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous regions.
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People brave the rain during the rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration. Photo: Thanh Tung |
People brave the rain during the rehearsal for the 80th National Day celebration. Photo: Thanh Tung
Hanoi, where the rehearsal for the parade celebrating the 80th National Day will take place on September 30, is also within the affected area. On August 29, between 1 PM and 7 PM, the probability of thunderstorms in Hanoi is 60-70%. From 7 PM to 7 AM the following day, the probability increases to 70-80%.
On August 30, between 7 AM and 1 PM, the probability of showers and thunderstorms in the capital is 60-70%, increasing to 70-80% from 1 PM to 7 AM the following day.
Accuweather forecasts temperatures in Hanoi for the next two days to be around 24-32 degrees Celsius. Intermittent rain is expected tomorrow, with the first showers possibly occurring in the early morning and the second between 1 PM and 2 PM. On August 30, rain is expected to start at 2 AM but will gradually decrease as the day breaks.
From Thanh Hoa to Hue, heavy rain is forecast with total rainfall from the evening of August 29 to August 31 ranging from 150 to 350 mm, exceeding 600 mm in some areas. From tomorrow evening until the end of August 30, this area will experience rainfall between 100 and 200 mm, with some areas exceeding 350 mm.
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Flooding in front of Yen Nghia bus station on August 26. Photo: Gia Chinh |
Flooding in front of Yen Nghia bus station on August 26. Photo: Gia Chinh
The Department of Dyke Management and Flood and Storm Control has issued a document requesting provinces and cities in northern Vietnam, from Thanh Hoa to Da Nang, to prepare for heavy rain, landslides, and flash floods. Local authorities are asked to mobilize resources to address the aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki and deploy task forces to inspect residential areas near rivers, streams, and low-lying areas at risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides. They are also instructed to proactively clear blocked waterways and evacuate residents to safe locations, especially in areas that have experienced heavy rain in recent days.
Local authorities are also required to organize patrols and ensure safe traffic for people and vehicles. They must prohibit passage if safety is not guaranteed and prevent damage caused by negligence or complacency. They should also allocate personnel, materials, and equipment for incident response to maintain smooth traffic flow.
On August 26, Hanoi experienced torrential rain, resulting in approximately 80 flooded locations within the inner city. Some areas, like Duong Dinh Nghe street in Cau Giay district, experienced flooding up to one meter deep. Traffic was disrupted, and water entered homes, affecting residents' daily lives. As of this morning, 8 locations in the city remain flooded, including areas on Thang Long Boulevard and Vo Chi Cong street, with water levels reaching half a meter.
On September 2, Vietnam will hold a celebration and parade in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. The parade will feature a full contingent of forces, including ground troops, mechanized forces, air, and naval units. Nearly 16,000 people will participate in the parade, comprising 43 marching blocks, 18 stationary blocks, and 14 blocks of military and special forces vehicles and artillery.
Gia Chinh
