Record flooding hit Central Vietnam, with Hue facing severe impact

A recent complex of heavy rain and floods in the central provinces of Vietnam, ranging from Ha Tinh to Khanh Hoa and the eastern part of the Central Highlands, is attributed to the influence of cold air and the impact of the East wind—

The affected areas experienced widespread precipitation, with rainfall ranging from 200-400mm, exceeding 500mm in some places. Notably, the Quang Tri to Quang Ngai region witnessed intense rainfall, ranging from 300-600mm, with some areas recording over 1,000mm of rainfall.

Simultaneously, the flood situation has become intricate, with water levels on rivers from Quang Binh to Ninh Thuan generally reaching above Alert Level 2 to above Alert Level 3. Particularly in the areas heavily affected by the substantial rainfall, from Thua Thien Hue to Quang Ngai, river levels are approximately at Alert Level 3 to above Alert Level 3. Thua Thien Hue is facing the most severe impact during this flooding episode, with

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a typical weather pattern causing substantial rainfall

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the largest rainfall concentration

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