Widespread downpours expected to hit northern Vietnam until midweek

04/08/2025 15:33

Heavy rainfall is forecast to hit northern Vietnam from Monday evening through Thursday morning, along with possible flash floods, landslides, and flooding in mountainous and midland areas, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Widespread downpours expected to hit northern Vietnam until midweek- Ảnh 1.

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh offers condolences to a resident in Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam, who lost a loved one in recent flash floods, August 3, 2025. Photo: Nhat Bac

Mountainous and midland provinces could receive 50-120mm of rain, with some areas exceeding 250mm.

Elsewhere in the north, rainfall may reach 30-80mm, and isolated locations could see more than 150mm.

Localized downpours may bring over 100mm of rain in just three hours.

In response, the ministry has urged provinces and cities across the north to prepare for flooding, landslides, and other disasters.

Authorities have been asked to mobilize resources to repair damage from recent floods, monitor updated weather forecasts, and provide timely information to local communities.

Rapid response teams have been told to check vulnerable residential areas near rivers, streams, and low-lying zones to prevent flooding, flash floods, and landslides.

Blocked waterways should be cleared immediately, and residents in high-risk areas, particularly those affected by recent heavy downpours, should be evacuated to safety.

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A military helicopter operated by Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense delivers emergency supplies to flood-stricken areas in Dien Bien Province, northern Vietnam. Photo: Hanh Dung Thanh

Local authorities must also assign personnel to monitor submerged roads, low-water crossings, and landslide-prone areas to ensure public safety.

Travel across unsafe routes is strictly prohibited to avoid preventable casualties.

Provinces have been directed to review safety measures for critical infrastructure, including ongoing construction sites and full-capacity reservoirs.

Emergency teams must be stationed to operate reservoirs and respond to any incidents.

Efforts to prevent waterlogging in urban areas, industrial zones, and agricultural land are being stepped up.

Rescue teams and equipment must remain on standby to assist when needed.

The Department of Rescue and Relief under the General Staff has also called on military units to remain on high alert and enforce flood response protocols.

The Air Defense-Air Force Service and Corps 18 have been instructed to review aerial rescue plans and ensure aircraft are ready for deployment if ordered by the Ministry of National Defense.

Minh Duy - Chi Tue - Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre News

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