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Vietnam Flood Toll Rises to 91 as New Rain Threat Looms

A new tropical depression could bring more rain later this week.

Overview

  • Authorities now confirm 91 dead and 11 missing across central and Central Highlands provinces after weeks of flooding and landslides.
  • Dak Lak is the worst hit with 63 fatalities and tens of thousands of homes inundated; river gauges on the Ba and Cai set new highs.
  • Economic losses in this latest disaster are estimated at roughly $500 million, with more than 200,000 homes affected and transport routes still disrupted.
  • Power cuts peaked at about 1.1 million customers, with roughly 258,000 still without electricity as of Monday, officials said.
  • Helicopters and large rescue deployments continue delivering aid, and the prime minister has ordered emergency funding for Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai and Khanh Hoa.