Heavy and prolonged rainfall, coupled with water flowing downstream, caused a rapid rise in water levels in the Hoat, Tong, and Chieu Bach rivers, which flow through Ha Trung district. This led to flooding on multiple sections of National Highway 1A and in several residential areas.
In Thanh Hoa, at around 7 am on September 12, Ms. P.T.V. (born 2005), a resident of Dong Cha neighborhood in Phong Son town, Cam Thuy district, was on her way to work when she was swept away by flash floods while crossing the Song Nga overflow dam in Cam Ngoc commune.
Upon receiving the report, the authorities of Cam Thuy district promptly deployed a search operation for the victim. At around 10:30 am, Ms. V.’s body was recovered and handed over to her family for local burial customs.
Also, on the morning of September 12, at the Thanh Tien overflow dam in Thanh Long commune, Thach Thanh district, along Provincial Road 516B leading to Vinh Hung commune, Vinh Loc district, a 1.5-ton truck carrying acacia seedlings was stranded due to engine failure in the flooded area. Subsequently, the truck was swept away by flash floods downstream by about 3 meters.
Upon receiving the report, the authorities of Thach Thanh district promptly arrived at the scene to carry out rescue and salvage operations.
The impact of Tropical Storm No. 3 brought prolonged heavy rainfall in Thanh Hoa province, causing flooding and landslides on several roads, especially national and provincial roads in mountainous districts. Many sections of roads were inundated, and strong currents of water flowed across the roads, posing significant risks to people and vehicles.
To ensure safety, the authorities of Thanh Hoa province advise travelers to survey their routes before departure and strictly follow the instructions of officials on duty or posted warning signs. Under no circumstances should individuals attempt to drive through these hazardous areas.
Optimizing Hydropower Reservoir Operations to Mitigate Downstream Flooding
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No. 94/CD-TTg on September 12, 2024, emphasizing the importance of enhanced operations and regulation of hydroelectric reservoirs in the Northern provinces. The dispatch aims to ensure the safety of dike systems and minimize flooding and inundation-related damages in downstream areas.
The Rising Tide: Battling the Floods in Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa
On September 12th, water levels in the Hoàng Long and Đáy rivers (Ninh Bình province) and the Bưởi, Cầu Chày, and Yên rivers (Thanh Hóa province) were rising. In response, authorities promptly initiated patrol and guard duties for the dikes, enacting appropriate alert levels.
The State of Bus Routes to Northern Mountainous Areas
The Vietnam Road Administration has advised provincial Departments of Transport in the northern region to proactively devise plans to suspend road transport operations amidst adverse weather conditions due to ongoing torrential rains and floods. In response, several passenger bus routes from Hanoi to northern provinces have been temporarily halted or reduced in frequency.
The Laos Cai Dam Disaster: A Race Against Time to Find the Missing
The Southeast Asia Hydropower Plant project in Nậm Lúc experienced a devastating landslide, with one reported injury and five missing persons. The incident has sparked a frantic search and rescue operation as authorities rush to find the missing workers. With time being of the essence, the race is on to uncover those feared trapped and bring them to safety.
