After making landfall in Quang Binh and Quang Tri provinces, Storm No. 4 weakened into a tropical depression. As of 4:00 p.m. on September 19, 305 communes across 10 provinces and cities were at risk of flash floods and landslides.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the tropical depression was centered over Quang Binh and Quang Tri at 4:00 p.m., with winds reaching level 6 (50-61 km/h) and gusting up to level 8.
Due to the impact of the tropical depression, heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with scattered thunderstorms, is expected from Ha Tinh to Quang Tri between the evening of September 19 and September 20. Rainfall will generally range from 100-200mm, with some areas receiving over 350mm.
During the same period, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Thanh Hoa and Nghe An, with rainfall amounts between 100-200mm and some areas exceeding 300mm. Rainfall will gradually decrease from September 21 onwards.
In addition, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the northern plains and coastal areas, as well as in Thua Thien Hue on the evening and night of September 19, with rainfall ranging from 10-30mm, and in some places over 70mm.
The Central Highlands and southern regions will experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized heavy rains between 15-30mm, and some areas receiving over 70mm. Rain will be most concentrated in the afternoon and at night.
The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting warned that by 4:00 p.m. on September 19, 305 communes in 10 provinces and cities, including Kon Tum, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Tri, Quang Binh, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, Thanh Hoa, and Da Nang City, are at high risk of landslides and flash floods.
In particular, several districts in Da Nang City, including Hoa Vang, Lien Chieu, and Son Tra, and districts in Thua Thien Hue, such as A Luoi, Nam Dong, and Phong Dien, are facing severe landslide and flash flood risks.
Other areas at high risk include districts in Quang Tri such as Cam Lo, Dakrong, and Huong Hoa, as well as districts in Quang Nam like Bac Tra My, Dai Loc, and Nam Tra My. In Quang Binh, the districts of Bo Trach, Le Thuy, and Quang Ninh are also at risk, along with Huong Khe and Ky Anh in Ha Tinh.
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Source: Vietnam Insider