Torrential rains pounded Vietnam’s central shoreline from Sunday onward, sparking lethal flooding that claimed four lives and drowned more than 100,000 residences, according to the environment ministry on Wednesday.
Certain regions recorded 1.7 meters of rain within a single day a new high. Five individuals are still unaccounted for in Hue, Danang, and Lam Dong areas.
Massive Damage Reported
The calamity led to:
- More than 150 earth slips
- 2,200 hectares of fields wiped out
- 103,525 dwellings under water
Around 21,000 locals escaped high-risk spots. In Hue, some went back home Wednesday as floodwaters eased until new showers prompted a nearby reservoir to open its gates.
Flood Risk Rises Again
Danang braces for swollen waterways and intensified flooding over the next 48 hours, say officials. Power dams release stored water to prevent collapse, worsening the surge.
Warming World, Fiercer Storms
Scientists connect more powerful weather to human-driven climate shifts. In just nine months this year, typhoons, inundations, and mudslides took 187 lives or left them missing.
Agricultural ruin reached 240,000 hectares, while 38,000 structures collapsed or suffered harm. Financial toll: above $610 million.
Relief Efforts Underway, Alert Stays
Rescue crews rush supplies and shelter. Safety advisories remain in force as rain persists.
Vietnam’s mid-coast needs tougher barriers, quick warnings, and climate strategies to reduce future harm.
How should Vietnam tackle rising flood risks?
