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Severe rainfall and rising river levels have submerged key sections of the North-South railway, particularly from Nha Trang Station (Khanh Hoa) to Dieu Tri Station (Gia Lai), prompting safety concerns.
Affected services include the SE7 from Hanoi, SE6 from Saigon, and SE21/SE22 from Da Nang and Saigon.
VNR also confirmed that over the previous two days - November 17 and 18 - it had already suspended six passenger trains, including the SNT1, SE8, SE5, SE21/22, and SE6.
By 9 a.m. on November 19, a total of ten trains had been halted.
Cay Cay Station in Suoi Hiep Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, flooded on the morning of November 19. Photo: VT
North-South railway tracks at Km1326+000 submerged under floodwaters. Photo: V.T
Rivers rising rapidly in south-central Vietnam
According to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting, heavy cloud cover and intense rainfall continue across the South-Central Coast.
In the northern part of the region, heavy to very heavy rain is expected, while the southern part may see moderate to heavy rainfall with scattered thunderstorms.
Rivers in the area are rising quickly. Specifically, water levels are continuing to increase on the Kon, Ba, and Krong Ana Rivers. The Cai River in Nha Trang is fluctuating at high levels, while the Bo and Huong Rivers show slight variation.
In the next 12 hours, the Kon River is forecast to rise just below Level 3 flood warning, the Ba River is expected to exceed Level 3, and the Thu Bon River will begin to recede but remain above Level 2.
Between the next 12–24 hours, the Kon and Ba Rivers will begin falling slowly, hovering between Levels 2 and 3, while the Thu Bon will drop below Level 2.
Over the next 24 hours, the Krong Ana River is expected to surpass Level 2. Other rivers, including the Huong, Bo, Vu Gia, Srepok, and those flowing from Da Nang to Khanh Hoa, will likely fluctuate between Levels 1 and 2, with some locations exceeding Level 3.
Widespread flooding is forecast to continue from Thua Thien Hue to Khanh Hoa. Mountainous and steep-slope areas face high risks of flash floods and landslides.
Widespread flooding in Khanh Hoa prompted rescue teams to evacuate residents isolated by rising waters. Photo: Xuan Ngoc
Authorities warn that low-lying areas near rivers are at risk of deep flooding, which could disrupt inland water transport, aquaculture, agriculture, and daily life.
Boats operating at sea are advised to closely monitor weather developments and take proactive safety measures.
Tuan Kiet & Xuan Ngoc
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