Heavy downpours and rising water levels in local rivers resulted in serious inundation across many neighborhoods and streets in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam on Monday.

In Duy Xuyen District, water from the Thu Bon River rose quickly and ran into nearby low-lying areas.

The situation was further exacerbated by a heavy rain.

Local authorities had to assist residents in traveling through several street sections due to severe flooding.

In Tam Ky City, multiple streets such as Hung Vuong and Phan Chau Trinh were underwater, posing difficulties for commuters.

Many sections of National Highway No. 14B and National Highway No. 14H were submerged by floodwaters as high as 1.2 meters.

Heavy downpours also caused a landslide at a section of National Highway No. 14D in Nam Giang District.

The flooding in Quang Nam Province continued to worsen on Tuesday morning following a torrential rain that occurred overnight.

As of 10:00 am on Tuesday, the water level of Tam Ky River was measured at 2.32 meters high.

Nearly 100 children and elderly people in An Son Ward, Tam Ky City were brought to a safer place.

In Nong Son District, rising water levels of Thu Bon River submerged more than 260 houses, forcing authorities to evacuate over 420 residents.

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