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Military support requested to clear giant rocks blocking highway in Khanh Hoa

Khanh Hoa has asked military units to assist with rock blasting operations on National Highway 27C, which remains blocked after massive landslides.

Sudden downpour floods major highway in Dong Nai, traffic chaos ensues

A sudden downpour on the evening of November 24 turned a stretch of National Highway 1 through Long Binh Ward, Dong Nai Province into a surging stream, sweeping away motorbikes and causing severe traffic disruption.

Prime Minister requests greater efforts to overcome flood aftermaths

The PM has signed an official dispatch, urging ministries, sectors and local authorities in the south-central region to focus on recovery efforts, restoring production and business activities, and stabilising people’s lives after recent floods.

Central, south-central floods cause nearly 500 million USD in losses

Flooding in Vietnam’s central and south-central regions has caused an estimated 13.078 trillion VND (496 million USD) in economic damage, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

Vietnam’s National Assembly honors flood victims with moment of silence

Before beginning the morning session on the draft Law on Intellectual Property, the National Assembly of Vietnam held a minute of silence on November 24 to honor those who lost their lives in the recent natural disasters.

Tears and devastation as Nha Trang returns after historic flood

Tears flowed as residents of Nha Trang confronted the wreckage left behind by unprecedented flooding.

Storm after storm: Experts sound alarm over reservoir operation loopholes

Extreme rainstorms are pushing Vietnam's aging dam management systems to the brink, exposing dangerous gaps in coordination and technology.

Central Vietnam floods leave 68 dead or missing, thousands of homes underwater

Torrential rains devastate the Central Highlands and South Central Coast, submerging homes and leaving dozens dead or missing.

Stranded, starving, but not alone: Young rescuers save a village from the flood

A volunteer team of 10 braved rising waters to rescue hundreds in isolated Vo Kien commune.

Roads crack open in Khanh Hoa as floodwaters recede

After days of torrential rain and severe flooding, southern Khanh Hoa now faces a new crisis: shattered roads, broken infrastructure, and power poles strewn across the ground.

Police in Khanh Hoa received over 3,000 SOS calls during flood crisis

In the face of rapidly rising floodwaters and widespread isolation, Khanh Hoa Provincial Police responded to more than 3,000 SOS calls from residents trapped by water and landslides.

International donors pledge over 13 million USD for Vietnam flood recovery

In response to devastating storms and floods - particularly in central Vietnam - numerous countries and international organizations have pledged aid to support emergency relief and recovery.

Czech Republic donates 142,800 USD for Vietnam's flood recovery

The Czech Republic's aid package is not only timely material assistance for the people of central Vietnam but also a profound symbol of solidarity, friendship, and international humanitarian spirit between the people of the two countries.

PM chairs emergency online meeting on storm, flood response

Urgent efforts must be made to restore housing for residents, ensure the safety of schools, and maintain healthcare facilities, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on November 20.

Central Vietnam faces deadly floods: What caused this unprecedented disaster?

A combination of cold air and easterly winds has triggered historic floods in central Vietnam, with several rivers exceeding records set decades ago.

Record-breaking floods engulf Central Vietnam, inundating six provinces

Emergency flood alerts issued as Central Vietnam grapples with record-setting water levels and escalating disaster risks.

Flood sweeps away suspension bridge in Lam Dong in seconds

Torrential water from the Da Nhim River has destroyed a vital suspension bridge in Lam Dong, isolating communities.

Mimosa Pass collapse nearly sends bus into 40m-deep pit

A massive landslide tore through Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong, nearly swallowing a passenger bus.

Military aircraft delivers emergency supplies to flood-hit Central Highlands

Emergency aircraft are delivering life vests and rescue kits to Gia Lai and Dak Lak.

VN deploys over 400 elite troops to save residents trapped in Khanh Hoa floods

As floodwaters threaten lives and divide neighborhoods, Vietnam’s armed forces deploy over 400 elite personnel and specialized equipment to emergency hotspots.