November 21, 2025, 07:19November 21, 2025, 07:19
Heavy rains and landslides have killed at least 43 people in Vietnam since last weekend. Nine others are still missing, according to civil protection. More than 70,000 houses are completely under water and thousands of people had to be brought to safety.
Heavy rains caused landslides and floods in Vietnam.Image: keystone
Many residents escaped from the flood on their roofs. Tens of thousands of animals also died in the floods. Local media spoke of a “historic flood”.
Landslides and cries for help
The city of Quy Nhon and the popular coastal town of Nha Trang as well as other regions in central Vietnam were particularly affected. Numerous roads were blocked by rock slides and landslides, and traffic came to a partial standstill. Authorities and relatives received hundreds of calls for help from the affected areas. Meteorologists predicted further rain over the weekend.
At the beginning of November, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in central Vietnam.Image: keystone
On Sunday evening, a tour bus in the region was hit by a landslide and buried under earth and boulders. Six people died in the serious accident and 19 others were injured.
Just at the beginning of the month, heavy rainfall in central Vietnam triggered severe flooding. Dozens of people have already died. The places Hue and Hoi An, which are popular with tourists from all over the world and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were particularly affected. Picturesque Hoi An, popular with tourists from all over the world for its countless lanterns, has been under water again in recent days. (sda/dpa)
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