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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.

Vietnam’s road network sustains nearly $40 million in storm damage

Typhoon Bualoi severely impacts national and local road systems, with Thanh Hoa among the hardest hit.

Cao Bang declares state of emergency as floods return

Before residents of Cao Bang could recover from the historic flooding caused by the remnants of Storm No. 10, they were struck by another round of severe flooding as the Bang Giang River continued to rise, isolating many areas.

Flash flood, landslide danger warned for entire Tuyen Quang province

The meteorological agency warned that all the 124 communes and wards across the province face a very high risk of flash floods along small rivers and streams, landslides in steep terrain and areas with weak geological structures.

Hydropower or harmony? Rethinking upstream development in Vietnam

Unprecedented floods are forcing Cao Bang to choose between hydropower expansion and the safety of downstream communities.

Flood crisis in Bac Ninh and Lao Cai triggers urgent government response

Floodwaters from the Cau and Thuong rivers in Bac Ninh have receded slowly, leaving thousands of households still isolated. The Chairman of the Bac Ninh People’s Committee visited the scene to inspect the situation and direct response efforts.

Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs raises $12,000 for storm-hit areas

Officials and employees from the ministry donated funds to support ethnic minority communities affected by Storm No.10.

Politburo orders urgent response to storm No. 11 after deadly storm No. 10

The Politburo has urgently directed all relevant agencies to prepare for storm No. 11, Matmo, forecast to hit Vietnam by the end of this week. Local authorities are instructed to develop contingency plans for food and essential supplies.

Cao Bang streets buried in mud after worst flood in 40 years

Cao Bang’s community spirit shines as residents and authorities join hands to clear mud, repair homes, and return to normalcy.

United by water: Hanoi residents clean up together after major flood

After 48 hours of blackout and rising waters, neighbors joined forces to restore their flooded apartment building.

Flash flood and landslide risk for 118 communes across five provinces

Weather officials warn of potential flash floods and landslides in five northern provinces over the next six hours.

Typhoon Matmo nears East Sea, expected to impact northern Vietnam

Typhoon Matmo is closing in on the East Sea and could strike northern Vietnam by October 6 with intense winds and rain.

Thanh Hoa family watches helplessly as tornado tosses car like a toy

A woman in Thanh Hoa was left shaken after her family’s SUV was swept hundreds of meters by a tornado during Storm No. 10, leaving it crumpled in a rice field.

Luxury villas in Hanoi flood again, residents call boats to escape

Following heavy rains from Storm No. 10, luxury villas in western Hanoi are inundated, leaving residents wading through deep water or calling boats to evacuate.

September storms batter Vietnam, authorities warn of more in October

With 51 casualties and over $328 million in damages, Vietnam braces for continued extreme weather.

Parents fault Hanoi schools for late decision during major flooding

Families were left scrambling as heavy rain flooded streets and schools, with officials criticized for slow response.

Homes flattened, lives lost: The human toll of Typhoon Bualoi

Typhoon Bualoi has left dozens dead and missing, flattening homes and sparking deadly tornadoes in northern provinces.

Typhoon Bualoi breaks all records, leaves Vietnam in a spiral of destruction

With unprecedented speed, tornadoes, and devastation, Typhoon Bualoi shattered forecasts and plunged thousands into poverty.

Hanoi floods leave office workers sleeping at their desks

Widespread flooding across Hanoi has led many office workers to spend the night in their offices rather than wade through treacherous waters to get home.