US EditionVietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing
- The death toll from heavy floods in central Vietnam has risen to 13, with 11 others still missing, the government said on Friday.
- Record levels of rainfall have caused significant flooding in UNESCO-listed Hue and Hoi An, submerging some houses up to their roofs.
- The floods have affected more than 116,000 houses and 5,000 hectares of crops, impacting roads and power.
- Heavy rain is expected to continue, with daily rainfall exceeding 500 millimetres in some areas from Friday to Saturday.
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Floods kill 13 in Central Vietnam as rescue operations push forward
Rescue operations have intensified across central Vietnam as floodwaters recede after days of record rain and deadly landslides that left at least 13 people dead and 11 missing.
The cities of Huê and Hoi An, both classified as World Heritage by Unesco, as well as the region surrounding the metropolis of Da Nang have been invaded by the waters. The country, particularly vulnerable to global warming, has suffered in recent weeks a succession of extraordinary floods.
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Rises to 13, With 11 Others Missing
Rescue operations intensified on Friday in central Vietnam as floodwaters receded after days of record rainfall and deadly landslides that left at least 13 people dead, 11 missing, and tens of thousands displaced. The receding waters allowed rescue teams to reach previously isolated areas, and some 26,000 residents were evacuated from flooded or landslide-prone areas. The government deployed helicopters and troops to deliver food, medicine, and …
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