10 months ago
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 13, 11 Missing Amid Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rains have caused big floods in central Vietnam, especially in the old cities of Hue and Hoi An.
Sadly, 13 people have died, and 11 are still missing.
The floodwaters have submerged many homes, some up to their roofs, and damaged farms and roads.
This has made it hard for people to travel and get electricity.
Vietnam often deals with storms and floods, especially between June and October.
Forecasters expect even more rain in the coming days.
The death toll from severe floods in central Vietnam has reached 13, with 11 people still missing.
Record rainfall has caused widespread inundation, affecting over 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops.
The UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue and the ancient town of Hoi An are among the worst-hit areas.
Damage to roads and railways has disrupted traffic and power supply in several regions.
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in central Vietnam, with daily amounts potentially exceeding 500 millimeters.
- Who
- Vietnam's government and disaster agency
- What
- Deadly floods due to record rainfall
- Where
- Central Vietnam, particularly Hue and Hoi An
- When
- Past few days, with heavy rain forecast to continue
- Why
- Record levels of rainfall
Event Context
Forecast
Severity of Rainfall
Event Context
Record levels of rainfall have caused widespread inundation.
Forecast
Heavy rain is forecast to continue, with daily amounts potentially exceeding 500 millimeters in some areas.
Impact on Infrastructure
Event Context
Damage to roads and railways has disrupted traffic and power supply in several areas.
Forecast
Current damage suggests ongoing issues with transport and electricity access.
Key facts
- Current Death Toll
- 13
- Missing Persons
- 11
- Most Affected Areas
- Hue and Hoi An
- Houses Inundated
- Over 116,000
- Crop Area Affected
- 5,000 hectares
- Rainfall Forecast
- Over 500mm daily in some areas from Friday to Saturday
Quotes
The government’s disaster agency
The government’s disaster agency in Vietnam
“The floods have also inundated more than 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, and damaged roads and railways, cutting off traffic and power in several areas.”
theprint.in
“Heavy rain is forecast to continue in central Vietnam, with daily rainfall exceeding 500 millimetres in some areas from early Friday until late Saturday.”
theprint.in
The government
The government of Vietnam
“The death toll from the heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, with 11 others still missing.”
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