Hanoi, Oct. 9 -- As heavy rain is creating serious flood and landslide risks across regions of the country, authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert and have mobilised emergency measures to protect lives, infrastructure, and crops. In the northern province of Bac Ninh, water levels on the Thuong and Cau rivers have exceeded historic highs. At 5 am on October 9, the water level on the Thuong River at Cau Son reached 18.37m, 0.76m above the previous record, while the water level at Phu Lang Thuong station recorded 7.6m. On the Cau River, the water levels at Phuc Loc Phuong station reached 9.62m, surpassing the historic peak by 0.22m, and at Dap Cau station measured 7.24m. The water levels are forecast to crest arou...