Sơn La sees over 237 mm of rain; Hòa Bình Hydropower Plant releases floodwater

Northern Vietnam is bracing for further heavy rainfall, with Sơn La and Lai Châu provinces particularly affected. Mường Trai in Sơn La recorded over 237 mm of rain in a 24-hour period, prompting the Hòa Bình Hydropower Plant to open one floodgate on July 11. This measure aims to manage water levels and ensure the safety of the dam.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued warnings for flash floods and landslides across several northern provinces. Lai Châu, Sơn La, Lào Cai, and Phú Thọ are identified as high-risk areas. In the past 24 hours, these regions have experienced moderate to very heavy rainfall, with some areas reaching saturation levels.

Real-time rain monitoring data shows significant accumulation in mountainous and midland areas. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has instructed the director of the Hòa Bình Hydropower Company to open the floodgate. Information has also been disseminated to provincial authorities, businesses, and residents in Phú Thọ, Bắc Ninh, Hà Nội, Hải Phòng, Hưng Yên, and Ninh Bình to facilitate preparedness and response measures.