Flooding in Vietnam’s central and south-central regions has caused an estimated 13.078 trillion VND (496 million USD) in economic damage, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority.

Torrential rains devastate the Central Highlands and South Central Coast, submerging homes and leaving dozens dead or missing.

Heavy rains and flash flooding have turned the streets of Khanh Hoa and Gia Lai into rivers, catching residents off guard and leaving hundreds of vehicles submerged or swept away.

A combination of cold air and easterly winds has triggered historic floods in central Vietnam, with several rivers exceeding records set decades ago.

Emergency aircraft are delivering life vests and rescue kits to Gia Lai and Dak Lak.

Flooding has claimed 15 lives and left several missing in central Vietnam. According to forecasts, the Ba River in Dak Lak may reach its historic 1993 flood level by this evening.

Torrential rain has triggered deadly landslides, widespread flooding and major transport disruption across the central region, leaving at least 14 people dead or missing and forcing thousands to evacuate.

In Hue, Quang Tri, and Khanh Hoa, floodwaters have reached rooftops, halted production lines, and triggered widespread evacuations.

In just 11 days, residents of Vietnam’s central provinces battled two major floods and a powerful typhoon. Mountainous areas suffered severe landslides, resulting in widespread destruction.

Central Vietnam is a land steeped in history and culture, home to three UNESCO-recognised world cultural heritage sites: the Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient Town, and My Son Sanctuary.

The central region has strong logistics potential, but unlocking it needs a unified strategy and supportive policies for global competitiveness.

From the morning of October 29 through the night of October 30, the central provinces of Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang are expected to see torrential rainfall, with widespread totals ranging from 120 to 250mm and localized areas exceeding 400mm.

The year 2025 is expected to mark a significant turning point for tourism in Central Vietnam, as localities in the region simultaneously roll out large-scale, strategic initiatives aimed at redefining cultural experiences for holidaymakers.

Provinces in the central region of Vietnam witnessed impressive growth rates in 2024, creating a strong development impetus for 2025.

The Central Vietnam Roadshow aims at expanding the potential international market and promoting the brand Amazing Central Vietnam Heritage in connection with tourism businesses from the region.

The Prime Minister will chair a central region economic development conference on August 20 to propose measures for sustainable development in the central region, including the central key economic region.