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Vietnamese embassy verifies reports of two nationals in Nepal flood-hit area

The Embassy of Vietnam in India, concurrently accredited to Nepal and Bhutan, said that it was checking reports that two Vietnamese nationals were in Langtang, Rasuwa district in north central Nepal before an August 26 flash flood struck the area.

Three provinces face landslide risk as holiday begins

Lao Cai, Lai Chau and Tuyen Quang were placed under warnings for flash floods, landslides and ground subsidence on August 29, the first day of Vietnam’s National Day holiday.

Severe flooding cuts off communities in Bac Ninh and Hai Phong

Heavy rain triggered by Storm Narra has inundated mountainous areas of Bac Ninh and parts of Cat Ba in Hai Phong, cutting off roads and forcing residents to move belongings, livestock and vulnerable family members to safety.

Floodwaters reach rooftops as Storm Narra pounds Lang Son

Hundreds of homes in Lang Son were flooded as torrential rain from Storm Narra hit northern Vietnam, with one landslide death reported.

Flooding, landslides leave one dead, cause widespread damage

Local authorities evacuated 2,965 households, including 2,736 in Lang Son, 27 in Quang Ninh, 80 in Bac Ninh and 122 in Thanh Hoa.

Ha Long tourist boats seek shelter as Storm Narra approaches

Tourist boats have been pulled from Ha Long’s busy cruise port and tightly secured at storm shelters as northern Vietnam braces for Storm Narra and exceptionally heavy rain.

Floods kill one, cut off hundreds of households in Nghe An

Heavy rain has battered Nghe An, leaving one man dead, washing away crossings and isolating hundreds of households as flooding and landslides disrupt communities across the province.

Vietnam steps up citizen protection following Colombia earthquake

The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and Colombia has promptly implemented citizen protection measures following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Choco province of Colombia on August 10.

Son La warns of flooding and landslide risks

Authorities in Son La Province have issued an emergency flood warning after water levels on the Nam Pan River rose rapidly, with forecasts indicating they could exceed the country's highest official flood warning level by around one meter.

Three girls killed after flash floods sweep through Son La

Authorities in Son La have found the bodies of three young girls who went missing after flash floods struck Gia Phu Commune following torrential rain.

Vietnam confirms casualty after powerful Japan earthquake

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that one Vietnamese citizen was killed and several others injured following the powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture.

Landslides cut off roads in Lai Chau after prolonged rain

Floodwaters again poured into Muong Than on July 24 as heavy rain caused landslides and traffic disruptions on major roads in Lai Chau province.

Government earmarks 50 billion VND for Lai Chau’s flood recovery efforts

Recent flash floods and landslides killed six residents in Lai Chau province, while two people remain missing and 10 others were injured.

Northern Vietnam floods leave eight dead or missing, losses top $19m

Northern Vietnam continues to grapple with the aftermath of deadly floods that triggered widespread landslides and infrastructure damage.

Landslide scars emerge across Lai Chau hills after historic floods

Historic flooding has left deep landslide scars across the hills of Lai Chau Province, where homes were destroyed, lives were lost and authorities warn more heavy rain is on the way.

Floods, landslides wreak havoc on northern mountainous region

Torrential rains, floods and landslides have left four people dead, four others missing, and nine injured in Lai Chau province while property damage been reported in a number of mountainous northern areas.

Deadly flash floods tear through Son La and Lai Chau

Powerful flash floods and landslides have swept through Son La and Lai Chau provinces in northern Vietnam, destroying homes, washing away vehicles and other property, killing at least one person and leaving several others missing.

Tornado injures four as storms batter Vietnam's Ca Mau

A tornado spawned by severe thunderstorms swept across Ca Mau Province, damaging more than 60 homes, destroying seven and injuring four people, local authorities said.

Lightning sparks overnight forest fire in northern Vietnam

A forest fire broke out in a protected forest on Cao San Mountain in Vietnam's northern province of Ninh Binh after a lightning strike on the evening of June 27, local authorities said.

Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides across Cao Bang

Heavy rain from the night of June 25 into the morning of June 26 triggered widespread flooding and landslides across Cao Bang Province, disrupting transport and raising safety concerns for residents.