Heavy rain, many streets in Ha Tinh deeply flooded

Heavy rain lasting from last night (October 7) to this morning (October 8) has caused many streets in Ha Tinh City to be submerged in water. Deeply flooded streets such as Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Le Duan, Nguyen Cong Tru... water levels from 20 - 60 cm high have made it difficult for people to move around.

The Traffic Police - Order Team of Ha Tinh City Police recommends that everyone be careful not to travel on these routes to ensure safety for people and vehicles.

Heavy rain makes it difficult for vehicles to move on the streets of Ha Tinh. Photo: TL

On flooded roads, vehicles move very slowly to ensure safety. However, some vehicles still stalled and had to call for assistance.

Motorbikes have difficulty moving through flooded areas. Photo: Contributor

Some vehicles had to call for rescue vehicles when moving through deeply flooded areas. Photo: TL

Ha Tinh City police were present on flooded roads to guide vehicles, place warning signs, and widely broadcast announcements on social networks to let vehicle owners know and avoid moving through deeply flooded roads.

The City Police Traffic Police team went to the scene to guide vehicles to avoid flooded areas. Photo: TL

Nguyen Cong Tru Street (Ha Tinh City) is flooded quite deeply. Photo: Contributor

Heavy rain caused local traffic congestion on Phan Dinh Phung Street. Photo: Phuong Nhi

Authorities placed warning signs at the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung and Nguyen Cong Tru streets. Photo: Contributor

Mr. Tran Duc Ba - Director of Ha Tinh Hydrometeorological Station said that on October 8, Ha Tinh area continued to have moderate rain and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain with common rainfall of 30 - 50mm, some places over 70mm. Heavy rain was concentrated in Huong Son, Ky Anh, Cam Xuyen districts, Ha Tinh city, Thach Ha.

Localized heavy rain is likely to cause flooding in low-lying areas and the risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/mua-lon-nhieu-tuyen-pho-o-ha-tinh-ngap-sau-2199348.html