The city's hydrometeorological agency forecast total rainfall of 250-400 mm during the period, with some areas receiving more than 500 mm. The heaviest rain is expected from September 12 to 14, with localised rainfall potentially exceeding 100 mm within three hours.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also forecast for September 10 and September 16-17, with rainfall of 20-60 mm and more than 100 mm in some areas. Thunderstorms may bring tornadoes, lightning and strong winds.
Hue's Civil Defence Command urged local authorities to monitor conditions, warn residents in high-risk areas and advise people to limit travel during heavy rain.
Local authorities have been asked to accelerate the remaining summer-autumn rice harvest and take measures to protect crops and property.
Schools have been instructed to provide students, particularly newcomers to the city, with updates on weather conditions and guidance on disaster preparedness.
Authorities in coastal and lagoon areas have been told to closely monitor strong winds and alert vessel owners and crews to take precautions.
Construction, irrigation and transport projects must take measures to protect workers, equipment and materials, while reservoir operators have been instructed to ensure the safety of dams and downstream areas.
Flash floods and landslides are possible in mountainous areas and along small rivers and streams, including A Luoi, Phong Dien, Binh Dien, Huong Tra, Long Quang, Nam Dong, Khe Tre, Phu Loc and Chan May-Lang Co.
Low-lying areas along rivers, central Hue and locations with poor drainage also face an increased risk of flooding and urban waterlogging.
According to Dang Van Hoa, head of the city's Irrigation Sub-department, reservoirs have been inspected and remain at low levels, providing capacity to regulate inflows and reduce downstream flooding.
