Storm No. 3 causes increased rain and strong winds in Dong Nai

(DN) - On the morning of July 21, Dong Nai Hydrometeorological Station said that from noon to afternoon yesterday (July 20), there was rain in many places in the province (locally at Dong Xoai station there was very heavy rain of 61mm), with the highest rainfall of 16mm at Bien Hoa station (other places only had light to moderate rain).

Bien Hoa ward authorities move fallen trees in heavy rain on July 20. Photo: Contributor

Most of the province experienced thunderstorms of varying severity between 11:30 and 12:00.

Thunderstorms are forecast to occur in many places and may continue until July 23, then gradually decrease and appear in a few places.

Due to the distant influence of storm No. 3, the southwest monsoon is active, the weather in the whole country has rain on both land and sea. The trend of increased rainfall with strong gusts of wind in Dong Nai and the southern provinces is due to the tropical convergence zone with an axis through the North connecting with storm No. 3 being active. The circulation of storm No. 3 affects the southwest monsoon to be more active, with medium to strong intensity.

The corrugated iron roof of a household in Bien Hoa ward was blown off by the wind and was about to fall onto the street during heavy rain on July 20. Photo: Contributor

Currently, storm No. 3 is affecting the weather in the northern sea area, the North East Sea area has strong winds of level 9-10, the area near the storm's center has winds of level 10-11, gusts of level 14-15; waves are 5-7m high, the sea is very rough.

Due to the wide circulation of storm No. 3, shifting to the West and South, it will affect almost the entire Northeast region, some places in the Northwest, and the North Central provinces. Quang Ninh, Hai Phong provinces, and coastal provinces of Hung Yen, Ninh Binh, and Thanh Hoa are forecast to be most affected by the storm.

It is forecasted that from July 21, storm No. 3 will cause widespread heavy rain in the North and Thanh Hoa - Ha Tinh provinces. In particular, in the Northeast and the Northern Delta, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An (rainy period from July 21 to 23), rainfall will be 200-350mm, some places over 600mm, other places 100-200mm. Heavy rain may occur, 150-200mm/3 hours.

From July 21 to 24, there is a possibility of a flood on rivers in the North, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, with a flood amplitude of 3-6m. Flood warning for low-lying areas along rivers, urban areas, and densely populated areas.

Kim Lieu

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/kinh-te/moi-truong/202507/bao-so-3-gay-mua-gia-tang-kem-gio-giat-manh-o-dong-nai-4c3044b/