Heavy localised rain has caused strong water flows at several locations in Tan Hiep Commune on Cu Lao Cham Island, posing risks to residents, local authorities said on October 7.
Officials survey an area with a strong water flow (Photo: Tan Hiep).
Officials identified seven areas with fast-flowing water in Bai Lang and Bai Huong villages.
The rushing water has made travel difficult. No landslides had been reported at the time of inspection, but the strong currents posed safety risks, particularly to pedestrians, motorbike riders and other road users.
Authorities have put up warning signs, erected barriers and deployed personnel to prevent people from entering dangerous areas.
Tan Hiep Commune authorities said they would closely monitor the situation, inspect vulnerable locations and prepare response measures as severe weather is expected to continue.
Officials install warning signs and cordons at dangerous points (Photo: Tan Hiep).
According to the Central Regional Hydro-Meteorological Station, several parts of Danang recorded rain during the six hours from 3 am to 9 am on October 7. Rainfall reached 49.8mm at Ly Son station, 44.4mm at Ky Phu and 52.6mm at Tam Ky.
Soil moisture in some areas was above 80 per cent, with some locations close to or already at saturation.
Rain is expected to continue across Danang over the next six hours, with rainfall generally ranging from 10mm to 30mm and exceeding 60mm in some places.
Meteorologists warned of a risk of flash floods in rivers and small streams in mountainous areas, as well as landslides on steep slopes and ground subsidence in communes and wards.