Vietnam Faces Record Floods: Thousands Homeless

Vietnam has been hit by a record-breaking number of natural disasters in 2025, with recent torrential rains leading to severe flooding in Lam Dong province. Authorities reported that thousands of homes were submerged, with floodwaters reaching depths of up to two meters in some areas. This devastating event tragically claimed at least two lives and triggered sixteen landslides, disrupting roads and bridges and necessitating the evacuation of hundreds of residences.

The current year has been described as the most unusual for natural disasters in Vietnam's history. The nation has faced an unprecedented 21 storms, including 15 typhoons and 6 tropical depressions, significantly exceeding the typical yearly average. Rivers across the country have set new high-water marks, indicating widespread and extreme flooding events that have impacted regions from north to south.

Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as these devastating floods, to human-driven climate change. This year's natural disasters have resulted in over 400 deaths or missing persons and caused more than $3.6 billion in damages nationwide, underscoring the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation strategies.