Water rises at the Dak Ak low-water crossing, cutting off 283 households in Dak Long Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, August 2026. Photo: Supplied
Hours-long downpours caused water at the Dak Ak low-water crossing to rise rapidly, creating dangerous currents that prevented residents from crossing.
The crossing is located along the only route connecting provincial road DH85 with Dak On and Long Yen hamlets, home to 283 households which have been temporarily cut off by floodwaters.
Local authorities then stationed personnel at both ends of the crossing to block traffic and ensure safety.
Landslides threaten two households, prompting local authorities to evacuate the families from the danger zone in Dak Long Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, August 2026. Photo: Supplied
Meanwhile, landslides in Dak Ak Hamlet threatened two households with 14 people.
One home was located near a stream, the other at the foot of a mountain. Both families were evacuated to safer areas.
Police issued warnings urging residents not to travel through the flooded low-water crossing by foot, motorbike, or car.
Residents should choose alternative routes and avoid traveling until water levels recede.
Families were told to keep children and the elderly away from dangerous currents and report emergencies immediately.
Local authorities continue monitoring rainfall and reinforcing vulnerable areas to protect residents.
Police block residents from crossing a flooded low-water crossing in Dak Long Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam, August 2026. Photo: Supplied
In related news, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported that from Wednesday evening through Friday, central Vietnamese provinces from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri will experience heavy rain and thunderstorms, with rainfall ranging from 60 to 120 mm, and localized downpours exceeding 200 mm.
The national weather agency warned of intense rainfall exceeding 100 mm within three hours, raising risks of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding.
On Wednesday night, northern mountainous and midland regions are expected to see scattered showers of 15-30 mm, with some areas receiving more than 70 mm.
In central localities from Quang Tri to Hue, the Central Highlands, and southern Vietnam, rainfall is forecast at 20-40 mm, with localized totals above 80 mm.
Thunderstorms may bring whirlwinds, lightning, hail, and strong gusts.
The bad weather conditions are expected to ease after Friday night.
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