Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Vietnam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 16, Power Cuts Affect Half a Million
Heavy rains in Vietnam caused floods and landslides, killing at least 16 people and leaving 5 missing.
The floods submerged villages, cut power to over half a million homes, and stranded residents on rooftops.
The region is famous for coffee production and tourism but is prone to such disasters.
Rescue forces are helping people in affected areas.
Floods and landslides in central Vietnam have killed at least 16 people and left 5 missing
Heavy rainfall exceeding 1,500mm caused widespread flooding and power cuts affecting over 553,000 households
More than 43,000 houses and 10,000 hectares of crops inundated, with residents stranded on rooftops
The region is known for coffee production, tourism, and is prone to storms and floods
Rescue forces deployed to help stranded people in Khanh Hoa province
- Who
- At least 16 people (16 dead, 5 missing)
- What
- Floods and landslides
- When
- Since the weekend
- Where
- Central Vietnam, including coffee-producing regions and popular beaches
- Why
- Heavy rainfall exceeding 1,500mm
Government Response
Public Concerns
Deployment of Rescue Forces
Government Response
Government has deployed forces to help stranded people in Khanh Hoa province.
Public Concerns
Residents are still stranded on rooftops and asking for help via social media.
- Rainfall
- Exceeding 1,500mm in several parts
- Deaths
- At least 16
- Missing
- 5
- Affected households
- Over 553,000
- Inundated houses
- Over 43,000
- Inundated crops
- Over 10,000 hectares
