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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.

Three storms in two weeks: Vietnam braces for more extreme weather

Within just two weeks, three consecutive storms have severely impacted northern and central Vietnam. Experts warn that in the coming month, another 1–2 storms may hit land, with natural disasters becoming increasingly unpredictable and intense.

Post-storm floods damage nearly 1,600 houses in northern localities

Thai Nguyen province is the hardest-hit locality with losses valued at 4 trillion VND, followed by Cao Bang with 2 trillion VND and Lang Son with 1.05 trillion VND.

Additional 400 billion VND earmarked for flood-hit provinces’ recovery

As much as 250 billion VND will be allocated to Thai Nguyen while Cao Bang, Lang Son, and Bac Ninh will receive 50 billion VND each to address urgent needs and support post-flood recovery.

Flood cleanup overwhelms Thai Nguyen as residents battle mud and debris

After the historic floods, Thai Nguyen locals face the daunting task of clearing thousands of tons of mud and trash. Homes are damaged, and the roads remain nearly impassable.

Vietnam calls for further international support following recent storms

VN calls for continued partnership and assistance from international partners as the country is grappling with floodwaters in many areas rising above historic levels, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep said on October 9.

PM inspects flood response in Hanoi’s riverside areas overnight

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Hanoi’s Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes on the night of October 9 to oversee flood response and recovery efforts after learning that many areas were heavily inundated as river levels rose.

Gia Lai sends 62 medical staff to aid post-typhoon recovery in northern Vietnam

To urgently assist Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang provinces in recovering from the devastating aftermath of Typhoon No. 11, Gia Lai’s Department of Health has dispatched a special task force to provide both medical expertise and essential supplies.

Typhoons Bualoi and Matmo leave 80 dead, cause massive destruction

Within just a short span, Vietnam was battered by two devastating storms - Typhoon Bualoi (Storm No. 10) and Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) - leaving over 80 people dead or missing, damaging nearly 200,000 homes, and flooding 87,000 hectares of crops.

Cooking and driving through the night to rescue flooded Thai Nguyen

Volunteers from multiple provinces unite to cook meals and transport supplies overnight to residents trapped in the floods.

Thousands in Bac Ninh work through night to hold floodwaters at bay

As the Cau River’s water level surged, threatening the Dau Han dike (Kinh Bac Ward, Bac Ninh Province), thousands of people including military forces, police, local militia, and residents worked tirelessly overnight to reinforce the dike system.

Floods isolate 5,000 in Hanoi as Cau River water surpasses alert level

Heavy upstream rainfall drives water levels above alert level 3, cutting off thousands of residents in Trung Gia commune.

PM and Defense Minister visit flood-stricken Thai Nguyen

PM Pham Minh Chinh joins soldiers in flood-hit zones, prioritizes evacuations and safety.

Military helicopters airlift food to flood-isolated villages in Lang Son

Two special helicopter missions delivered 5 tons of aid to communities cut off by rising floodwaters.

Iconic Dong Van welcome gate collapses after heavy rains

The symbolic gateway of the Dong Van Karst Plateau was destroyed following days of torrential downpours.

Bac Ninh floods force overnight evacuation of thousands

Due to heavy rainfall combined with water rushing downstream from the Thuong River, multiple segments of the auxiliary embankment system in Tien Luc commune (Bac Ninh province) were overwhelmed, leading to severe flooding across numerous areas.

Typhoon Matmo's circulation wreaks havoc across northern Vietnam

The circulation of Typhoon Matmo have unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across northern Vietnam, claiming three lives, leaving four missing, and submerging nearly 10,000 hectares of paddies and crops.

Flash floods hit Thai Nguyen, residents cry for help overnight

Sudden floods in Thai Nguyen left homes submerged and residents trapped, sparking a wave of urgent rescue pleas on social media.

Lang Son hydropower dam collapses after heavy rain

The Bac Khe 1 Hydropower Dam in Lang Son collapsed under high water pressure from Typhoon Matmo’s rainfall, with no casualties reported.

Historic floods hit Thai Nguyen as Cau River surpasses 2024 record

Vietnam issues Level 3 disaster warning after the Cau River in Thai Nguyen surpasses historic flood levels.