Central Vietnam is once again battling severe flooding with whole towns submerged under water as emergency crews race against time. Days of unabated rainfall have forced rivers to surge beyond historic levels and transform tourist cities into disaster hotspots.
Authorities confirmed that at least 41 people have died and thousands more are displaced. What began as seasonal rain escalated into one of the region’s most damaging weather events in years.
Flooding Across Central Vietnam
Weeks of unrelenting rain since late October have inundated the south-central provinces. Nha Trang, a city usually teeming with holidaymakers, watched as whole neighbourhoods disappeared under chest-deep water.
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Boats became the only mode of transportation as streets became rivers. Many residents were forced to climb onto rooftops, awaiting rescue teams breaking through windows and ceilings to pull people out.
Lives Upended & Businesses Destroyed
Locals are feeling the economic fallout strongly. In Nha Trang, restaurant owner Bui Quoc Vinh could only look on from his 24th-floor apartment as his shops filled with muddy water.
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While his property suffered major damage, he said his staff were facing worse, with some reporting two metres of floodwater inside their homes. With rain still pouring, the hope of relief felt distant.
Widespread Damage & Mass Evacuations
The devastation stretches across six provinces, with search teams still trying to find missing people. In addition, over 52,000 homes have been inundated, and almost 62,000 residents have been forced to move to higher ground.
Landslides caused by the water-soaked soil cut off main highways into the Da Lat area, isolating communities and stranding tourists. Power outages hit around one million people, further hindering rescue efforts and hospital operations.
Tourism & Transport Brought to a Halt
Da Lat, with its cool climate and scenic hills, received over 600 millimeters of rain in days. Hoteliers say guests fled before the worst arrived, canceling trips and draining the tourism dependent economy.
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Major passes are blocked and the national railway has suspended several routes as tracks disappeared beneath floodwaters.
Government Response & Ongoing Threats
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has ordered full mobilisation of military, police and emergency personnel to evacuate stranded communities. Food and water are being delivered to hospitals running low on supplies.
With rivers breaking records and hazardous materials drifting in floodwaters, authorities warn that dangers persist. Vietnam faces heavy monsoon seasons every year, but the scale of devastation is worsening with warming temperatures and climate-driven extremes.
Disclaimer: Information is based on official updates and news reports. Details may change as authorities release new data on the ongoing flooding situation.
