Prolonged heavy rains have submerged railway tracks in Khanh Hoa province, forcing multiple passenger trains carrying about 800 travelers to stop for hours while authorities worked to clear the route and ensure safety.
On the night of November 16, a representative from the Nha Trang Railway Transport Branch told VietNamNet that operations resumed around 9 p.m. following several hours of disruption caused by extensive rainfall and flooding.
According to the railway authority, floodwaters covered the section of track between Nga Ba and Cam Thinh Dong in Nam Cam Ranh commune, with water depths reaching up to 25 centimeters. In addition, landslides spilled earth and debris onto several track segments, blocking drainage gaps between the rails.
From 3:30 p.m., rail services on both ends of the affected area were temporarily suspended as teams awaited the water to recede.
Train services forced to a halt
Local forces assist residents in Thanh Phat village, Nam Nha Trang ward, evacuating them to safety amid heavy rain. Photo: Van Tan
Several passenger trains were halted at stations to wait out the conditions. Train SE6, which departed from Saigon Station, was held at Cam Thinh Dong Station. SE22, also from Saigon, stopped at Ka Rom Station. Meanwhile, SE21, which began its journey in Da Nang, was held at Nha Trang Station.
Approximately 800 passengers were on board the delayed trains.
Railway units, supported by local authorities, mobilized manpower and machinery to resolve the situation despite ongoing rain. By 9 p.m., operations had resumed and the line was cleared for continued travel.
Flooding hits roads and communities across Khanh Hoa
Drainage canals in low-lying areas of Nam Nha Trang are cleared to prevent worsening floods and landslides. Photo: N.X
Across Khanh Hoa, the heavy rain caused water to accumulate on multiple key roads, including Nguyen Cong Tru Street in Bac Cam Ranh ward, sections of National Highway 1 in Cam Lam commune, and National Highway 27B through Hoa Son village, Nam Cam Ranh commune.
These floodwaters made commuting difficult and significantly disrupted local life and traffic.
High water levels from nearby streams also submerged the spillway bridge in Ba Cang village, Trung Khanh Vinh commune. On Provincial Route 9, which winds through the Khanh Son Pass, landslides and fallen trees added to the traffic chaos.
In Cam Hiep commune, authorities evacuated 17 households from high-risk landslide areas to a local village hall to ensure their safety.
Additionally, two households - totaling seven people - living at the base of Hon Ro mountain in Thanh Phat residential cluster (Nam Nha Trang ward) were also safely relocated.
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