A growing trend in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, where young people take photos in front of strong waves crashing against the shore, has posed a serious safety risk.

In recent days, photos and videos of people posing while rough waves were crashing against the shore at Nha Trang beach have flooded local social media. 

These waves, reaching heights of up to two meters, have been splashing onto the Pham Van Dong coastal road, endangering pedestrians and vehicles. 

Seeking unique photo opportunities, many people have been risking their safety by standing close to the water, posing as if they are riding or playing with the waves, and sharing the stunning scenes online.

Tran Anh Tuan, a student at Khanh Hoa University, noted that this trend has gained popularity since the recent rainy days, with young people braving the risk of being soaked or knocked over by waves to take photos. 

“Young people call these crashing waves a ‘musical water show,’ which is why they rush to take photos,” Tuan explained. 

“But it’s very dangerous because there are many unforeseen risks.”

A man poses amid crashing waves in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: TikTok

Earlier, fierce waves caused damage to a fishing boat. 

Nguyen Van Hung, head of the Nha Trang Bay Management Board’s patrol and rescue team, expressed his concerns, saying the team has issued warnings to the public and urged people to avoid the embankment areas where large waves regularly hit. 

“These waves can reach up to two meters high, and are strong enough to break boats,” Hung warned. 

“People should stay away from these areas because the waves pose significant dangers, including the risk of injury or even death.”

Khanh Hoa Province has been experiencing heavy rainfall since December 12. 

Last weekend, a combination of heavy rains and reservoir discharges at night caused severe flooding in low-lying areas in the southwest of Nha Trang City. 

Waves up to two meters high crash onto a coastal road in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam. Photo: Tran Hoai / Tuoi Tre

The sea area from Quang Tri Province  to Ca Mau Province, including Khanh Hoa, faced strong winds, rough seas, and waves reaching 3-5 meters in height.

Due to the influence of a low-pressure system south of the East Vietnam Sea, combined with a cold front, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting predicts that from December 23 to 26, provinces from Thua Thien-Hue to Khanh Hoa will experience heavy rains, with some areas receiving over 600mm of rainfall.

The sea area from Binh Dinh Province to Ca Mau Province, including Khanh Hoa, is expected to experience strong northeast winds and waves reaching 3-5.5 meters in height.

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