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Massive boulders blocking Khanh Le Pass to be cleared with explosives

Authorities plan to use explosives to break up massive boulders obstructing the Khanh Le Pass, aiming to restore traffic on the Nha Trang–Da Lat route.

Flash floods submerge Nha Trang, rescue teams rush to evacuate

Prolonged rainfall has caused water levels to rise rapidly, submerging many areas in Tay Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa Province).

Nearly 1,000mm of rain in a day: Central provinces overwhelmed by deadly deluge

In Hue, Quang Tri, and Khanh Hoa, floodwaters have reached rooftops, halted production lines, and triggered widespread evacuations.

Torrential rains flood railway in Khanh Hoa, halting trains with 800 passengers

Prolonged heavy rains have submerged railway tracks in Khanh Hoa province, forcing multiple passenger trains carrying about 800 travelers to stop for hours while authorities worked to clear the route and ensure safety.

Hue braces for its fourth consecutive flood as sirens echo across the city

Floodwaters rose rapidly in Hue, submerging streets and prompting school closures and mass evacuations.

Bridge collapse in Quang Ngai leaves over 1,200 residents stranded

Torrential floodwaters have swept away the Nuoc Bao Bridge in Son Ha Commune (Quang Ngai), severing a critical transportation route and leaving more than 1,200 people completely isolated.

Landslide disaster on Vietnam’s Khanh Le Pass leaves 6 dead, 2 still trapped

A 40-seat coach was buried by boulders on Khanh Le Pass. Two bodies remain trapped in the wreckage.

WWF provides $40,000 to help Da Nang recover from natural disasters

Martin Kabaluapa Kapinga, Chief of Country Offices Division at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), has presented a symbolic donation of $40,000 to support Da Nang's recovery efforts following the heavy rains and Typhoon Kalmaegi.

Landslides, floodwaters, and loss: 11 days of disaster in Vietnam

In just 11 days, residents of Vietnam’s central provinces battled two major floods and a powerful typhoon. Mountainous areas suffered severe landslides, resulting in widespread destruction.

Ministry to hold national conference on disaster response, recovery

Since the beginning of 2025, disasters have left 305 people dead or missing and caused economic losses estimated at 69 trillion VND (2.62 billion USD).

Typhoon Kalmaegi damages over 26,470 houses and causes extensive losses

As of 8:00 on November 8, Typhoon Kalmaegi and its circulation had pulled down 245 houses and damaged or unroofed 26,226 others, an increase of 8,664 compared to the previous day.

Kalmaegi leaves Quang Ngai coast in ruins after deadly night surge

After Typhoon Kalmaegi passed, residents of Sa Huynh coastal area (Quang Ngai Province) returned home in tears. Entire neighborhoods lay in ruins, homes and shops reduced to rubble, and belongings swept away by the waves overnight.

Typhoon Kalmaegi cuts Vietnam’s key rail and highway routes

Railways collapsed and highways flooded as Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaked havoc in central Vietnam, stranding thousands of travelers.

Central, Central Highlands localities race to recover from Storm Kalmaegi

Storm Kalmaegi weakened into a tropical depression on November 7 after wreaking havoc across the central and Central Highlands regions, where authorities are now making all-out efforts to address its aftermath and restore normal life.

Phu Tho bridge under investigation after steel core exposed

Phu Tho police have launched a criminal investigation into violations linked to the Song Lo bridge project, after structural degradation exposed rusting steel cores.

Storm Kalmaegi leaves trail of devastation across Gia Lai

After Storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) weakened, it left behind a trail of destruction across several streets in Quy Nhon Ward, Gia Lai Province. Countless trees, streetlights, metal roofs, and business signs were toppled.

Aviation authority issues storm alert, airlines adjust schedules

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued an urgent alert as typhoon Kalmaegi is approaches, warning that eight airports across the central region may face direct impacts.

Experts explain why Hue suffers recurring floods in just seven days

Hue has endured three severe floods in just over a week, with record-setting rainfall and water levels submerging major roads and historic sites.

Section of ancient Hue Citadel wall collapses after heavy flooding

A 15-meter section of the Hue Imperial Citadel wall collapsed after becoming waterlogged and structurally weakened during extended heavy rains.

Central Vietnam faces deadly floods as rivers overflow and storms approach

Hue, Da Nang, and neighboring provinces are reeling from historic rainfall and severe flooding, with 42 dead or missing as more storms threaten the region.