The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that under the influence of Storm Maysak, the northeast, the area from Thanh Hoa to Hue, and southern Vietnam saw showers and thunderstorms on July 4, with some places experiencing heavy rain.
Rainfall recorded from 7 am to 8 pm on July 4 exceeded 80mm at several stations, including Chuc Bai Son in Quang Ninh Province with 98.4mm, Mong Cai in Quang Ninh Province with 85.6mm, Chau Kim 1 in Nghe An Province with 102.4mm, and Chau Binh 1 in Nghe An Province with 92.6mm.
From this evening until the end of July 5, the northeast region is forecast to see heavy to very heavy rain, particularly in Quang Ninh Province, Haiphong City, Lang Son Province and Bac Ninh Province, with common rainfall of 50-110mm and isolated areas receiving more than 150mm. Across the wider northeast area, totals are expected to range from 100-250mm, with some places exceeding 350mm.
Storm Maysak brought heavy rain to Van Don special zone, Quang Ninh Province, on the afternoon of July 4 (Photo: Q.N.).
The weather agency also said that the Northwest and the area from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri would see scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and on July 5, with rainfall of 10-35mm and isolated downpours of more than 80mm.
The Central Highlands and southern Vietnam are forecast to have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall of 10-25mm and isolated totals above 50mm.
From July 4 to July 7, rivers across the Northeast may experience a flood spell, with water levels rising by 3-6 metres in upstream sections and 2-4 metres downstream.
During this flood spell, peak water levels on the upper Lo River, the upper Thai Binh River and rivers in Bac Ninh Province may reach warning levels 1-2, with some rivers above level 2. Rivers in Quang Ninh Province, Lang Son Province and Cao Bang Province may reach warning levels 2-3, with some exceeding level 3.
The weather agency warned of a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous and midland provinces across northern Vietnam.
