10 months ago
Floods Kill 9, Leave 5 Missing in Central Vietnam
Record heavy rain has caused severe floods in central Vietnam, leading to at least nine deaths and five people missing.
Over 103,000 homes have been flooded, with popular tourist destinations like Hue, Hoi An, and Danang being heavily impacted.
Some areas in Hue experienced floodwaters between 1 to 2 meters deep.
Landslides have also occurred, causing traffic disruptions and power outages.
Heavy rains are expected to continue for the next two days.
Record heavy rains have caused severe floods in central Vietnam, killing at least nine people.
Five people are currently reported missing.
More than 103,000 houses have been inundated, particularly in tourist areas like Hue and Hoi An.
Areas such as Danang, Hue, and Hoi An are severely affected, with some experiencing deep floodwaters and landslides.
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in the region for the next two days.
- Who
- The Vietnamese government and its disaster management agency
- What
- Floods triggered by record heavy rains
- Where
- Central Vietnam, including Hue, Hoi An, and Danang
- When
- Wednesday
- Why
- Record heavy rainfall exceeding 1,000 millimeters in 24 hours
Government Reporting
Event Impact
Casualties and Missing Persons
Government Reporting
The government stated that at least nine people have been killed and five are missing.
Event Impact
The immediate impact includes the deaths of nine individuals and the disappearance of five others.
Extent of Flooding
Government Reporting
The government agency reported that over 103,000 houses were inundated, with specific details on affected communes and water depths in Hue and Danang.
Event Impact
The flooding has submerged over 103,000 homes, with significant inundation in popular tourist destinations and urban areas, leading to submerged houses and rising river levels.
Ancillary Damage
Government Reporting
The disaster agency mentioned landslides cutting off traffic and knocking down power grids, as well as the suspension of railway services.
Event Impact
Beyond flooding, the events have caused landslides that disrupted transportation and power, and halted train services between major cities.
Key facts
- Fatalities
- 9
- Missing
- 5
- Houses Inundated
- 103,000+
- Affected Areas
- Hue, Hoi An, Danang
- Record Rainfall
- >1000 mm in 24 hours
Quotes
The government
The Vietnamese government's statement on the ongoing flood situation.
“Widespread flooding continues in low-lying areas along rivers and in urban areas, with high risks of flash floods and landslides in mountainous areas of Danang.”
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