After a few unbearably hot and sunny days, the North has experienced a shift in weather as predicted, with the arrival of northeastern winds. The temperature has dropped significantly, and heavy rainfall has occurred in certain areas.
From 7 pm yesterday to this morning, June 3rd, some places recorded substantial rainfall amounts, including: Việt Lâm (Hà Giang) 169.4 mm, Sinh Long (Tuyên Quang) 67.8 mm, and Cốc Pàng (Cao Bằng) 59.2 mm…, according to the Vrain application.
However, the North Delta region has remained mostly dry. In Hanoi, the night of June 2nd to the early morning of June 3rd was uncomfortably hot and stuffy, with a slight relief felt only at dawn due to the influence of the northeastern winds.
Perceived temperature in some northern provinces during the afternoon and evening of June 3rd. Image source: Zoom Earth, OpenStreetMap, ICON.
Nonetheless, it’s important to note that the lack of rain in Hanoi and its neighboring provinces doesn’t mean it won’t rain at all. Current models predict that Hanoi will experience rainfall starting from late afternoon to tonight, June 3rd, initially in the form of light showers, with the possibility of heavier rain later in the night. The rain is expected to continue until tomorrow, with some models forecasting a decrease in rainfall intensity from tomorrow afternoon, while others suggest it will persist until late tomorrow night. However, the rain in Hanoi is mostly expected to be light to moderate.
Forecasted rainfall in various northern provinces from the night of June 3rd to the early morning of June 4th (green areas indicate light to moderate rain, while red areas represent moderate to heavy rain). Image source: Zoom Earth, OpenStreetMap, ICON.
It’s worth noting that due to the intense heat experienced before the arrival of the northeastern winds, there is a possibility of extreme weather events such as thunderstorms, hail, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. Therefore, from this evening until tomorrow, residents of the North are advised to plan their activities accordingly and be cautious of potential extreme weather conditions. If you find yourself outdoors during a thunderstorm, it is imperative to seek shelter immediately to ensure your safety.
Hanoi: Firefighting forces extinguish a fire at a woodworking workshop in Đông Anh
Upon receiving the report, the Information Command Center dispatched the Đông Anh Fire and Rescue Team along with officers and equipment to the scene.
At the site, the Fire and Rescue officers deployed their resources, organized firefighting efforts to prevent the fire from spreading, and utilized a water pump from the Châu Phong village pond.
Image of the fire scene. Image source: Đ.T.
Given the complexity of the fire, the task force requested support from the Rescue Team of Area 1, the Rescue Team of Area 3, and a water tanker from the Đông Anh Urban Environment Company.
Alongside firefighting efforts, the officers coordinated with local authorities and the community to guide the rescue of assets.
Through their dedicated efforts, the fire was brought under control and extinguished by 8:20 am on the same day.
Image of the firefighting forces extinguishing the fire. Image source: Đ.T.
The Fire and Rescue forces successfully prevented the fire from spreading to 11 adjacent houses and businesses. Unfortunately, one individual sustained burns on their hand and was taken to the Đông Anh District Hospital for examination. The extent of property damage is currently being assessed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the authorities.
Severe traffic accident in Quảng Trị
On June 3rd, the Traffic Police Department of Quảng Trị Province reported a tragic traffic accident that occurred around 11 am on National Highway 9, in Làng Vây, Tân Long Commune, Hướng Hóa District. A collision between a motorcycle and a truck resulted in two casualties.
At the time of the incident, Ms. H.T.H (born in 1993) was riding a motorcycle without a license plate, carrying Ms. H.T.T (born in 1979), both residents of Lìa Commune, Hướng Hóa District. Their motorcycle collided with a truck with license plate number 74C-060.xx, driven by Mr. N.V.M (born in 1991, residing in Đông Lương Ward, Đông Hà City).
As a result of the accident, Ms. H.T.T unfortunately lost her life at the scene, while Ms. H.T.H sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
A man in Đồng Nai suspected to have been killed by wild elephants
On June 3rd, the Đồng Nai Forest Protection Department announced that they are coordinating with relevant agencies to investigate the death of a local man, suspected to have been attacked by wild elephants.
Preliminary information suggests that at around 6 am on June 3rd, a local resident discovered the body of Mr. Lê Văn Thận (66 years old, residing in Tổ 2, Ấp 4, Mã Đà Commune, Vĩnh Cửu District, Đồng Nai) and immediately reported it to the local authorities.
The initial examination of the scene indicated that the likely cause of Mr. Thận’s death was an attack by wild elephants. Mr. Thận was a land concessionaire of the Đồng Nai Nature and Culture Reserve.
Image of wild elephants in Đồng Nai
The previous day, on June 2nd, at around 4 pm, a group of approximately four wild elephants was spotted leaving the Đồng Nai Nature and Culture Reserve (in Tổ 1, Ấp 4, Mã Đà Commune) and entering the area of local residents’ crops. They later returned to the natural forest area.
Around 9 pm on the same day, the elephant herd ventured into Mr. Lê Văn Thận’s farm in search of food. It is speculated that upon encountering the elephants, Mr. Thận attempted to drive them away and was tragically attacked.
In recent times, wild elephants have frequently ventured into human settlements in search of food. Last month, a young elephant fell into a well and perished while traveling with its herd through a local’s crop field. Additionally, in 2023, a resident of Thanh Sơn Commune, Định Quán District, Đồng Nai, sustained injuries from an elephant attack.
The authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.
Bus driver suspended for reckless driving on Võ Nguyên Giáp Street
On June 3rd, the Center for Public Transport Management (under the Department of Construction of Ho Chi Minh City) announced the suspension of a bus driver for reckless driving and endangering other road users on Võ Nguyên Giáp Street in Thủ Đức City.
Video footage of the bus driver’s reckless behavior on Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, Thủ Đức City.
Prior to the suspension, a video circulated on social media depicting the bus driver of route number 10 (from the National University to the Western Bus Station) driving erratically, cutting off a car, and then stopping the bus in the middle of the road to confront the car driver. The bus driver’s behavior sparked outrage among the public.
In response to the incident, the Center for Public Transport Management conducted an investigation using camera and GPS data. They identified the bus driver as Mr. ĐHN and decided to suspend him from his driving duties starting June 3rd.
Image of the bus driver stopping his vehicle in the middle of the road to confront the car driver. Image source: Clip.
The Center for Public Transport Management stated that the bus driver’s actions posed a danger to road users and violated regulations regarding public passenger transport services. They are coordinating with the Rạch Chiếc Traffic Police Team to handle the violation accordingly.
Additionally, they have requested the Saigon Passenger Transport Company to take strict disciplinary action and provide a report by 5 pm on June 4th. They have also emphasized the importance of enhancing the monitoring and improvement of bus drivers’ service attitudes and behaviors.
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