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Soldiers brave the night to rescue flood victims in Khanh Hoa

More than 15,000 officers and soldiers have been mobilized to evacuate residents, distribute emergency supplies, and help restore normalcy in areas severely affected by historic flooding in Khanh Hoa Province.

When dams fail to protect: Floods reveal cracks in VN's water infrastructure

If hydropower reservoirs played a more active role in flood prevention, the downstream protection capacity would significantly improve - especially during extreme rainfall events.

Prenn Pass reopens to traffic, but trucks still banned

At 1 p.m. today (November 25), Prenn Pass - the main gateway into Da Lat City in Lam Dong Province - officially reopened after more than a week of closure due to a landslide.

Historic floods leave scars, but kindness rises across Vietnam

In recent days, historic floods have swept across South Central Vietnam, leaving behind staggering damage to lives and property. Though waters have receded in some areas, thousands of households face a long, painful road back to normalcy.

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.

Lobster farmers suffer historic loss as floods kill over 20 million

Following historic floods, over 20 million lobsters in Song Cau ward, Dak Lak province, have died from freshwater exposure, dealing a devastating blow to local aquaculture communities just weeks before Tet.

Dak Lak’s flood epicenter: 25 dead, over USD 22 million in damages

Hoa Thinh commune in Dak Lak Province has been devastated by a historic flood, with initial reports confirming 25 fatalities, 24 homes completely destroyed, and total damages exceeding VND 560 billion (approx. USD 22.7 million).

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.