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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.

Landslides hit Gia Lai and Dak Lak, two dead and mass evacuations underway

A woman in Quy Nhon ward (Gia Lai) was killed after being trapped in a collapsed house caused by a landslide, while in Dak Lak, a hillside collapse claimed the life of a local youth union leader.

Floods claim 15 lives in central Vietnam as Ba River nears historic level

Flooding has claimed 15 lives and left several missing in central Vietnam. According to forecasts, the Ba River in Dak Lak may reach its historic 1993 flood level by this evening.

Landslide hits Mimosa Pass, Lam Dong bans heavy trucks

After a major landslide caused road damage on Mimosa Pass, Lam Dong authorities have temporarily banned vehicles over 15 tons from using the route.

Floods, landslides leave 14 dead or missing in central region

Torrential rain has triggered deadly landslides, widespread flooding and major transport disruption across the central region, leaving at least 14 people dead or missing and forcing thousands to evacuate.

US announces emergency aid for Vietnam following consecutive storms

The US has pledged an emergency assistance package worth 500,000 USD to support Vietnam in dealing with the devastation caused by Typhoon Fengshen and Typhoon Kalmaegi.

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.