Vietnamese authorities announced that at least 15 people have died and 19 others were injured over the past three days in Vietnam due to heavy rains and landslides. According to the Dam Safety and Disaster Management Authority, six people died in central Vietnam on Monday when a bus was trapped in a landslide and buried under soil and large rocks. On Tuesday, a truck driver was swept away by floodwaters while attempting to cross a dam submerged by floods. Nearly 20,000 homes were flooded, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. Floodwaters rose rapidly overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday, submerging parts of Quy Nhon city by more than two meters, compelling residents to climb onto rooftops and bell towers to seek safety. Additionally, roads were closed in several areas due to rockfalls and landslides, disrupting traffic. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting stated that heavy rain will continue on Wednesday in the central region, with up to 400 mm of rain expected in some areas, and authorities have warned of further flooding and landslides.
Vietnam Floods and Landslides Kill Dozens
At least 15 dead in Vietnam as heavy rains trigger floods and landslides, forcing thousands to evacuate.