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Thua Thien-Hue prepares responses to severe floods

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has prepared for heavy rains which have been forecasted to cause severe floods in the locality.

The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has prepared for heavy rains which have been forecasted to cause severe floods in the locality.

According to the Thua Thien-Hue Hydrometeorological Station, the province would have torrential rains on November 24-27 with a rainfall of 150-300mm. Some areas in Phu Loc and Nam Dong districts would see rainfall of up to 500mm.

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The severe inundation in Thua Thien-Hue on November 14-16


Following the forecast, local authorities have asked for a reduction in the water levels of hydropower and irrigation reservoirs to ensure safety in case of floods.

Concerned agencies must inform boats and ships of the flood information and ask them to return to shore before November 25.

Meanwhile, local districts and towns have been urged to quickly evacuate people in vulnerable areas to avoid the risks of flash floods and landslides.

On November 14-16, Thua Thien-Hue faced torrential rain and floods, submerging 17,453 houses, mostly in Phong Dien, Quang Dien and Huong Thuy districts, Huong Tra Town and Hue City. The floods also killed three people and injured two others.

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