Severe weather continues to impact northern and central Vietnam as persistent rainfall triggers flooding, landslides, and travel disruptions across multiple provinces. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, heavy rainfall totals are projected to reach between 200 and 400 millimeters in Thanh Hoa and southern Quang Tri from September 13 through September 16, with some areas potentially exceeding 500 millimeters.
## Flood and Landslide Disruption in Quang Tri Province
Local infrastructure in Quang Tri province faces significant disruptions due to rising river levels. According to reports from the Vietnam News Agency (VOV), bridges in La Le commune—including spans in A Ngo and La Le villages—submerged under 40 to 60 centimeters of water, halting pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
On National Highway 15D, a landslide deposited approximately 40 cubic meters of soil and rock across the roadway within La Le commune. Additional flooding affected the 28-kilometer bridge in Le Ton village within Dakrong commune, where water levels reached up to 60 centimeters. In Truong Son commune, the road connecting Kay Ka village to Truong Son village submerged by roughly 0.7 meters, cutting off local transit.
Kim Phu commune recorded bridge submersion depths of up to two meters, while Khe Sanh commune experienced widespread internal road and bridge flooding. Water levels along the Se Pon river in Lao Bao commune and within residential sectors of Nam Hai Lang commune rose significantly. River systems including the Thach Han, Hieu, Ben Hai, Kien Giang, and O Lau continue to see rising water levels.
## Emergency Deployment and Disaster Response
Authorities activated emergency protocols to manage the severe weather conditions. According to official disaster updates, the Quang Tri Provincial Military Command mobilized hundreds of officers, soldiers, and transport vehicles to coordinate with local party committees and municipal authorities.
Response units assist residents in relocating personal property from vulnerable areas and remain positioned to execute evacuations as water levels dictate. Quick-response forces, local militias, and police units maintain defensive positions across isolated and cut-off zones to support affected populations under natural disaster risk level 1 warnings, while Nghe An to Quang Tri faces a risk level 2 designation.
## Meteorological Forecast for Northern and Central Regions
Heavy rainfall will persist across northern and central Vietnam through mid-September. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reports that rainfall totals from Nghe An to northern Quang Tri will reach 250 to 450 millimeters, with localized accumulations exceeding 600 millimeters.
Northern midlands and delta zones, Phu Tho province, and southern parts of Son La, Tuyen Quang, and Lao Cai provinces anticipate rainfall totals between 100 and 200 millimeters, with some locations surpassing 300 millimeters. The meteorological agency issued warnings regarding severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning strikes, and hail accompanying the precipitation system.
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