The floods submerge Thach Nham spillway bridge, which connects Tu Nghia and Son Ha districts in Quang Ngai Province on February 24.
On February 24, some mountainous districts in the province experienced intense downpours, with some areas recording rainfall of up to 170mm.
The heavy rain led to serious flooding on the Tra Khuc River, submerging Thach Nham spillway bridge, which connects Tu Nghia and Son Ha districts. By the morning of February 24, the bridge was under approximately 20cm of water, with strong currents prompting authorities to put up warning signs and prohibit crossings.
The cold front has also worsened maritime conditions, with strong winds reaching level 6, gusting to level 7, and waves ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 metres in height. Due to rough seas, passenger ferry services on the Sa Ky - Ly Son route have been suspended.
According to Quang Ngai’s Meteorological and Hydrological Station, the province recorded rainfall ranging from 60 to 100mm between February 23 and 24, with some areas exceeding 170mm. The heavy rain has increased the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.
Rainfall is expected to decrease from February 25; however, rough sea conditions will persist, with winds of level 5 to 6.
Severe rainfall triggers flooding in Phu Yen
A road is flooded following a heavy rain in Phu Yen Province on February 23.
In the southern central province of Phu Yen, an unusual heavy rain has caused floods to surge downstream.
"This level of rainfall in spring is extremely rare," said Ta Tan Cong, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Thinh Commune, in Phu Yen's Tay Hoa District.
In Tuy Hoa City, several roads were submerged due to the heavy rain.
Nguyen Van Hoang, Vice Chairman of Tuy An District’s People’s Committee, noted that flooding in the area typically occurs between the 10th and 12th lunar months. The prolonged heavy rain at the end of the first lunar month is highly unusual, affecting cassava and rice cultivation.
"The unexpected floods have submerged nearly 500 hectares of rice fields," Hoang reported.
According to the Phu Yen Provincial Committee for Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, as of 9.30 am on February 24, floods had damaged nearly 4,300 hectares of rice and crops.
Local authorities have instructed district and municipal governments to monitor weather conditions closely, disseminate flood and landslide warnings, and evacuate residents from hazardous low-lying and landslide-prone areas to ensure safety.
