Water levels on the upper reaches of the Tien and Hau rivers at the Tan Chau and Chau Doc stations in An Giang province are falling. On October 14, they stood at 2.62 and 2.63 meters respectively, below the 1996–2025 long-term averages and the levels recorded during the same period in 2025.
The readings at both stations were nevertheless higher than in 2019 and 2015. Over the past three days, the upstream flood has continued to recede: on October 16, the level at Tan Chau fell to 2.46 meters, while Chau Doc recorded 2.45 meters. Water levels in the inland upper delta have also been declining and are generally below Alert Level 1. Some stations, however, remain above Alert Levels 1 and 2.
Over the next 10 days, water levels at stations in the upper delta are expected to keep falling by an average of about 4 centimeters per day and generally remain low. Some stations may stay above Alert Level 1.
The Southern Institute of Water Resources Planning said the continued decline in upstream flood levels currently poses little risk to production in the upper Mekong Delta. However, through the end of the flood season, tidal surges combined with localized heavy rain may still cause flooding, affect production and disrupt the lives of people in low-lying areas of the central and coastal delta.
Local authorities have been advised to closely monitor water levels, forecasts and warnings from specialized agencies and prepare response plans to reduce damage from flooding, tidal surges and heavy rain.
Sources: Thanh Niên
