Hue (VNA) – The water levels of the Huong and Bo rivers in Hue city surpassed alarm level 3 as of 7 am on November 3, according to the city’s hydro-meteorological station.
At Kim Long, the Huong river at Kim Long reached 3.75 m, 0.25 m above level 3, while the Bo river at Phu Oc measured 4.7 m, exceeding level 3 by 0.2 m.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the next few hours, with total precipitation ranging from 20 to 40 mm and some areas likely receiving more than 70 mm.
The prolonged downpour has caused rapid rises in river levels, leading to extensive flooding across downstream areas, low-lying zones, and urban centres. Flash floods and landslides have also been reported in mountainous regions, threatening construction sites, transport infrastructure, aquaculture, and agriculture, and affecting social, economic, and environmental activities.
Early on November 3, a landslide occurred on National Highway 49 at Kim Quy Pass between Binh Dien and A Luoi communes, disrupting traffic on the key route linking Hue city with its western mountainous districts.
Local authorities have mobilised forces and equipment to clear debris and restore traffic, with the road expected to reopen later the same morning. Smaller landslides along the route had previously been promptly handled.
The flooding comes as Hue city continues to recover from two major flood events that struck late last month./.
