Overview
- Vietnam’s environment ministry reported 1.0–1.7 meters of rain in 24 hours in Hue, setting a national record as rivers hit alarm levels.
- Official tallies differ on casualties, with at least four deaths confirmed in ministry reports and separate government updates citing nine to ten dead and five missing.
- Floods have inundated more than 100,000 homes and prompted evacuations that peaked above 21,000 people, with some residents returning as waters briefly receded before fresh releases from reservoirs.
- State media said Vietnam Railways suspended the north–south line and more than 306,000 customers in Hue, Danang and Quang Tri lost power as authorities reinforced infrastructure, including ballasting a bridge with heavy rail cars.
- Tourist centers were hard hit, with boats used for rescues and state media reporting about 40,000 visitors in Hoi An relocated to other hotels as historic quarters remained under water.