Quang Ngai Port Management and Inland Waterway Port Authority announced on Tuesday that the service will be halted until further notice. Boat tickets that have been purchased can be returned or rescheduled.
Besides, waterway services between Ly Son Island to An Binh Island have also been suspended until further notice.
According to the Quang Ngai Hydro - Meteorological Centre, the province witnessed heavy rains on October 30-31 with average rainfall of between 50-160 mm, and up to 200mm in some areas, making water level in local rivers and lakes to have sharply risen.
Boat services to Ly Son Islands are often suspended by bad weather during the flood season, affecting the lives of over 4,000 islanders. Local authorities have advised local people and traders to store goods and necessities during this time.
