Heavy rain floods Phu Quoc, Dong Nai, Lam Dong’s National Highway 55
Heavy rain has caused severe flooding across parts of the Southern region, inundating roads and disrupting traffic in Phu Quoc Special Zone, Dong Nai City, and a section of National Highway 55 in Lam Dong Province.
Severe flooding has gripped various parts of the Southern region, particularly Phu Quoc Special Zone, Dong Nai City, and a stretch of National Highway 55 in Lam Dong Province, due to heavy rain that persisted for several hours on September 22. The An Giang Provincial Hydro-Meteorological Station reported rainfall of 100–150mm, while National Highway 55 witnessed water levels exceeding 1 meter, rendering it impassable.
Authorities in Bao Lam 3 Commune, Lam Dong Province, deployed numerous forces to set up checkpoints and guide motorcyclists to an alternate route. The Dong Nai Hydro-Meteorological Station forecasts continued heavy to torrential rain, with 80–130mm expected through September 24, prompting warnings of potential flooding in low-lying areas, urban regions, and riverbanks.
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