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Heavy rain has over the past days has triggered water levels of major rivers in northern Vietnam to swell up quickly, threatening to flood low-lying areas and impact people’s livelihood.
The Red River’s water levels are expected to continue to rise, peaking at 2pm on July 31, before gradually receding.
Heavy rains on July 29 and 30 have resulted in five casualties and heavy property losses in the northern region, reported the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Northern Vietnam is set to experience widespread heavy rainfall from the night of July 28th until July 31st, with some areas expecting up to 300mm of rain, raising concerns about potential floods, landslides, and inundation.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 24 asked ministries, agencies and localities to focus on settling the consequences of storm Prapiroon – the second of its kind that to hit Vietnam this year.
As Storm No. 2 (Typhoon Prapiroon) lashes Northern Vietnam with heavy rain, meteorologists predict more extreme weather conditions in the coming months due to La Nina, including increased storm activity and flooding risks.
Typhoon Prapiroon has struck Hai Phong with intense rainfall and strong winds, resulting in widespread tree damage and disruptions across the city
Tropical Storm No. 2 (Prapiroon) has weakened into a tropical depression after making landfall in Quang Ninh Province, resulting in heavy rain and strong winds affecting nine provinces across Northern Vietnam.
In the wake of Typhoon Prapiroon, which has left nearly 4,000 tourists stranded on Cat Ba Island, over 30 local hotels are stepping up to offer a 50% discount on accommodation.
As Typhoon Prapiroon intensifies, it is forecasted to make landfall in Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, unleashing heavy rain and strong winds across Northern Vietnam.
Typhoon No. 2 is forecast to hit the Gulf of Tonkin on July 22, with northern Vietnam expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities are on high alert as the storm approaches, preparing for potential flooding and damage.
A tropical depression in the East Sea has strengthened into Typhoon No. 2, with forecasts indicating significant rainfall and stormy conditions across Vietnam in the coming days.
A tropical depression in the East Sea is rapidly intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon status shortly, prompting widespread weather warnings across Vietnam.
As of the evening of July 19, the tropical depression in the East Sea is intensifying and is likely to strengthen into a storm by July 20.
A tropical depression has quickly formed from a low-pressure area in the East Sea and is expected to intensify. On land, many areas across the country continue to experience heavy rainfall.
Northern Vietnam is expected to see significant rainfall until July 20, with a brief respite before the rain resumes and extends further. A low-pressure area is predicted to form in the East Sea, potentially intensifying into a tropical depression.
The tropical depression that formed in the East Sea several days ago lost its strength after battering the central coast of Vietnam on July 15 afternoon.
A tropical depression is forecasted to weaken before making landfall in the central provinces of Vietnam. However, its circulation will cause heavy rains from north to south, raising the risk of flash floods and landslides.
From July 13-14, the heatwave in northern Vietnam is expected to end as thunderstorms and heavy rains are forecasted. In August, the East Sea might experience 1-2 storms or tropical depressions.
The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting has forecast that due to La Nina, there will be an even greater risk of heavy rainfall, storms and floods in the last months of this year, particularly in the central region.