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.

Heavy rains and floods had caused 37 deaths, and left five missing and 78 injured across the country as of 8:30 on November 3, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

The People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province has declared a state of emergency for road infrastructure after prolonged heavy rains triggered landslides and surface cracks on National Highway 20 and National Highway 28.

The disasters have so far left 24 dead or missing, and injured 34 others.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered emergency relief efforts for communities severely affected by floods, landslides, and isolation in central Vietnam.

The Da Nang administration on October 28 declared a state of emergency for transport infrastructure after days of heavy rain caused severe flooding and landslides across the central city.

Floodwaters dumped golden sand worth over $1 million on a remote Lao Cai village, now under tight watch as officials plan extraction.

Heavy rain and rising waters from the Hoai River have left many streets in the ancient town of Hoi An (Da Nang City) deeply flooded, forcing locals to scramble to move belongings and flee the floods.

After severe flooding in Thai Nguyen, hundreds of households lost entire peach gardens, with damage totaling tens of billions of dong.

Torrential rain and rising floods are affecting the central region, particularly Hue and Da Nang cities, where river levels continue to surge, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Prolonged heavy rains triggered by the remnants of Typhoon No. 11 have led to historic flooding in Thai Nguyen province, leaving seven people dead, displacing thousands, and causing widespread destruction.

Chien affirmed that all the donations received by the Central Relief Board will be promptly and properly allocated to the right localities to help residents rebuild their lives as soon as possible.

After prolonged storms and flooding, hundreds of hectares of vegetable crops in Hanoi have been severely damaged. At local markets, vegetable prices have skyrocketed, leaving both vendors and consumers in distress.

The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority on October 14 received an emergency aid shipment from the Australian Government, via the Australian Embassy in Vietnam, to support flood-hit residents in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Matmo was not the strongest ever storm, but what it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang went far beyond the limits of what local people could endure.

In the era of climate change, once-in-50-year floods may arrive every year. Thai Nguyen’s historic urban flooding is a powerful reminder that resilience is no longer optional. What must be done now to help cities withstand future disasters?

The People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province has officially declared a state of emergency following a series of serious dyke-related incidents along the Cau, Thuong, and Ca Lo river systems.

In just two months, four consecutive storms submerged rural areas in floodwaters. Yet amid the devastation, Vietnamese communities have risen again - stronger, united, and more compassionate.

Major national highways have reopened following severe flooding in northern Vietnam, but power outages and property damage persist in several provinces.

The Ministry of Finance has decided to allocate supplies from the national reserves to support the northern provinces of Cao Bang and Lang Son in addressing the aftermath of recent flooding.