The northern region and the central province of Thanh Hoa continue suffering heavy downpours on August 12 due to impact of a tropical depression, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Sporadic heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to hit Hanoi, and there is a possibility of tornadoes, lightning and strong winds during thunderstorms. Downpours on August 11 evening and August 12 morning have flooded many streets in the capital.

There is also a high risk of flash floods and landslides in mountainous provinces and flooding in low-lying areas./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency