In Vietnam, heavy rains caused flash floods
Torrential rains hit most of central Vietnam on Friday, October 9, and caused flooding in some areas of the city of Hue.
Heavy rains hit most of the central part of Vietnam on Friday, October 9, and caused flooding in some areas of the city of Hue, writes sb.by.
According to the Associated Press, local troops were mobilized and armored vehicles prepared for the rescue operation.
“By Sunday morning, an increase in precipitation was predicted, and authorities warned that continuing downpours could trigger flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas and flooding in low-lying communities,” the material said.
Hue has seen more than 800 millimetres of rainfall over the past three days, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. The heaviest rains occurred in the coastal lowlands and hilly areas in the south of the city.
Residential neighborhoods and streets were flooded in Da Nang on Thursday, with water levels in some areas reaching more than waist-high, exceeding 1 meter. Rescue teams helped evacuate the children and move the belongings of residents to a safe place.
According to state media, a man went missing after a boat carrying him and his wife capsized on a local river on Wednesday afternoon. The woman was saved.
