Vietnam hit by heavy rains, Hà Tĩnh records 234 mm rainfall

Vietnam is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall, with 34 provinces and cities reporting significant downpours. The national rain measurement system, Vrain, has recorded the highest rainfall in Hà Tĩnh province, where one station measured a total of 234 mm.

The intense weather is driven by a tropical convergence band stretching across northern and central Vietnam, coupled with strong wind convergence up to 5,000 meters. Provinces like Hưng Yên, Ninh Bình, Cao Bằng, Phú Thọ, and Quảng Ngãi are also seeing rainfall between 100-200 mm.

Forecasters predict that the heavy rain will continue until August 21, particularly concentrated in the northern coastal regions. Residents in flood-prone low-lying areas and mountainous regions are urged to be vigilant for potential flash floods, landslides, and strong gusts of wind, lightning, and even tornadoes during thunderstorms. The national meteorological center advises that rainfall is expected to gradually decrease after August 21.

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People in affected areas need to be wary of the possibility of heavy rainfall, over 100 mm in 3 hours, which could cause flooding in low-lying areas, urban areas, and landslides in mountainous regions; thunderstorms may also bring whirlwinds, lightning, and strong gusts.