According to the Quang Nam Hydro-Meteorological Station, rainfall on the island reached 100 mm between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. Tuesday, sending water cascading down the mountains and flooding streets. Areas like Bai Ong field were submerged, with water rushing down in stream-like torrents.
“Authorities have put up warning signs to advise against travel in these areas. Fortunately, no damage has been reported so far,” said Nguyen Minh Duc, deputy head of Tan Hiep Commune. Duc added that no tourists were present on the island at the time of the floods.
Cu Lao Cham Island, located 15 km from Cua Dai beach, covers an area of 16 km2 and is home to 1,870 residents.
Torrents of water rush through a street on Cu Lao Cham Island, Nov. 5, 2024. Video by Read/Anh Duc
The Quang Nam Hydro-Meteorological Station reported that cold air and high-altitude winds were responsible for triggering downpours in several parts of the province over the past 24 hours. Rainfall levels reached 128 mm in Dai Hiep and 73 mm in Dien Hong.
Heavy rains early on Thursday also disrupted traffic and forced school closure in the province’s neighbor Da Nang.
In Quang Binh Province, home to world’s largest cave Son Doong, heavy rains from Monday night flooded several mountainous communes in Tuyen Hoa District. Roads leading to villages and connecting different communes were submerged, disrupting traffic and isolating communities.
Landslides were reported in Thuan Hoa and Duc Hoa communes, forcing local authorities to evacuate 77 families, amounting to 250 people, for their safety.
In Quang Tri Province, continuous downpours over the past two days have flooded streets in Dong Ha City and Hai Lang District. Strong winds have also damaged homes and schools.
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An area in Quang Tri Province’s Hai Lang District is flooded on Nov. 5, 2024. Photo by Read/Van Huy |
Meteorological agencies have forecast that heavy rain will persist in central Vietnam until Thursday, with expected rainfall ranging from 100 mm to 500 mm in areas between Ha Tinh and Quang Ngai.
From Thursday, the rains are anticipated to spread further south, affecting provinces from Quang Binh to Phu Yen with projected rainfall between 50 mm and 150 mm.
Downpours in central Vietnam are expected to last until Friday.
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