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Troops Mobilized as Vietnam Faces Severe Flooding
9 Oct
Summary
- Central Vietnam, including Hue and Danang, is experiencing heavy rainfall and severe flooding.
- Troops have been mobilized for rescue operations amid warnings of further flash floods.
- A man remains missing after a boat capsized on the Truong Giang River earlier this week.
Heavy rainfall is currently impacting central Vietnam, leading to significant flooding in cities like Hue and Danang. In historic Hue, rainfall over the past three days has surpassed 800 millimeters, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Danang has experienced widespread inundation, with streets and residential areas submerged under more than a meter of water. Rescue teams have been active in evacuating citizens and moving their belongings to safety. Military troops have been deployed to assist in these efforts.
A man is reported missing after a boat carrying him and his wife capsized on the Truong Giang River earlier this week. While the woman was rescued, her husband was swept away by the current. Landslides have also disrupted transportation in mountainous areas surrounding Danang.
Authorities are issuing warnings for continued rainfall through Sunday morning, anticipating further flash floods and landslides, especially in mountainous regions and low-lying communities. Vietnam's typical rainy season runs from May to November.
