Heavy rain and severe flooding in central Vietnam this week have killed 35 people, the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority reported on Sunday. Five others are missing after continuous rainfall reached nearly 1.7 meters in just 24 hours.
The provinces of Hue, Da Nang, Lam Dong, and Quang Tri were affected, while the famous Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site, was waist-deep in water. Due to the height of the flood, residents were forced to use boats to get through. Many were unprepared, resulting in damage to belongings and homes.
More than 16,500 houses are currently flooded, 40,000 animals have been washed away, and 5,300 hectares of rice fields have been submerged. According to the Ministry of Environment, more than 100,000 houses have been flooded and 150 landslides have been recorded.
Scientists say human-caused climate change is making storms and floods in the country worse. This year, Vietnam has experienced 12 storms, up from the usual 10 per year.
In the first nine months of 2025, total damages from typhoons, floods, and landslides reached ₱35 billion, while 187 people were reported dead or missing.
