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Vietnam Flooded: Homes Submerged, Travel Halted
18 Sep
Summary
- Heavy rains caused widespread flooding, submerging over 2,000 homes.
- Key transportation routes were blocked, isolating more than 1,000 households.
- Provinces like Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa experienced the most severe impacts.
As of September 18, 2026, northern Vietnam is grappling with severe flooding due to heavy rainfall. Over 2,000 homes have been inundated, and more than 1,000 households are isolated as key transportation routes are disrupted. Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces are particularly affected, with authorities in Thanh Hoa advising students to stay home due to dangerous travel conditions.
Thousands of hectares of crops have been damaged or submerged, with significant losses in Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An provinces. Thousands of livestock have also perished. In Hanoi, deep street flooding has hampered daily commutes and school travel, prompting some universities to switch to online classes. Soldiers are assisting residents near the Bui River as waters rise.
Looking ahead, a cold air mass is expected to bring five days of heavy rain to southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, starting September 17. Forecasters predict widespread rain through September 21, with warnings for low-lying areas and waterways. This follows a series of severe storms experienced by Vietnam in 2025.
