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Flood turns village into sandy wasteland as officials plan public auction

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

Hoi An ancient town submerged as river floods rise swiftly

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.

Floods wipe out peach trees in Thai Nguyen, farmers call for aid

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

Heavy rain and rising floods hit central region of Vietnam

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.

Typhoon aftermath kills 7, causes over $520 million in damage in Thai Nguyen

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.

Over 40.46 million USD raised to support people affected by natural disasters

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.

Storm-driven vegetable prices surge, straining vendors and shoppers

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.

Australia delivers emergency aid to flood-affected communities in Vietnam

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.

Facing the floods of storm Matmo, Vietnamese stand together in solidarity

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.

Thai Nguyen underwater: What Vietnam must do before the next big storm

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?

Bac Ninh declares state of emergency over critical dyke failures

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.

Vietnamese students inspired to rebuild after storm devastation

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.

Floods, storms leave tens of thousands without power in northern localities

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

State reserves released to aid northern provinces in flood recovery

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.

Japan sends first emergency relief shipment to Vietnam’s flood-affected areas

This is the first batch of international relief aid delivered to Vietnamese localities hit by natural disasters triggered by Storms No. 10 and No. 11.

After the flood: Cao Bang races to rebuild shattered lives

Cao Bang is reeling from back-to-back storms that triggered the worst floods in nearly 40 years, leaving widespread destruction and despair.

Rising from the floodwaters

The 11th storm may not have been the most powerful, but the devastation it left behind in Thai Nguyen, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, and Cao Bang has pushed people beyond the limits of their endurance.

Nhat Tan peach orchards devastated by floods, farmers brace for Tet loss

After floodwaters from the Red River receded, Hanoi's famed Nhat Tan peach-growing village was left devastated. Thousands of peach trees lay buried in thick mud, wilted and lifeless after days underwater.

Environmental fears rise after Thai Nguyen steel plant sludge spill

A steel plant's sludge reservoir collapse in Thai Nguyen has affected over 30 households, flooding farmland and raising environmental concerns.

Storm destroys luxury villas in Ha Tinh, triggering ministry investigation

Dozens of multimillion-dollar villas were destroyed by Typhoon Bualoi, raising questions about construction quality and accountability.