Heavy rain triggers flooding, landslides in central Vietnam

Heavy rains in central Vietnam led to flooding and landslides in recent days. Da Nang and Quang Ngai provinces were particularly affected. In Da Nang, the City Military Command mobilized resources to help residents and students in Nui Thanh Commune after flooding inundated areas and disrupted travel. Waters reached up to one meter high in some locations, affecting Nui Thanh Kindergarten, Son Trung Village, and Khuong Quang Village.

The command activated its disaster response plan with five task forces coordinating efforts to assist those impacted. In Quang Ngai, a provincial delegation inspected disaster prevention and response in Nghia Hanh, Dinh Cuong, and Phuoc Giang communes. Colonel Tran Huu Ich emphasized the "four on-the-spot" principle, urging local authorities to prepare personnel, equipment, and supplies for emergencies.

He also stressed the need for proactive evacuation planning and the identification of specific evacuation sites, personnel, and vehicles. Meanwhile, a landslide occurred on National Highway 24C in Dong Lo Village, Van Tuong Commune, Quang Ngai, blocking traffic and posing risks to road users. Local authorities managed the situation by coordinating with forces to clear debris and direct traffic.

Quang Ngai experienced heavy to torrential rain from October 6 to 8, with water levels in local rivers remaining below alert level 1 as of October 8. The heavy rainfall caused localized flooding in Van Tuong, Binh Son, and Binh Minh communes, and authorities cordoned off an affected section in Ngoc Linh Commune. In Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, prolonged heavy rain led to localized flooding on several roads, severely impacting traffic, especially during the end of the workday and school day.

The Dong Nai Hydro-Meteorological Station forecast moderate to heavy rain through October 10, advising residents to remain alert for potential flooding in low-lying urban areas and along rivers and canals.