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Vietnam Floods and Landslides Kill at Least 90, With Dak Lak Worst Hit

Officials put losses at about €298 million, with power cuts and transport closures still affecting central regions.

Overview

  • State media, citing the disaster authority, report at least 90 dead and 12 missing, including more than 60 fatalities in Dak Lak province.
  • Since November 16, tens of thousands of homes across five regions have been inundated after repeated heavy rains.
  • Flooding and landslides swamped rail lines and highways in the Central Highlands, leaving thousands stranded and several major routes still closed on Sunday.
  • Roughly 130,000 households remain without electricity, according to local authorities.
  • The Environment Ministry estimates economic damage at about €298 million, with tourist hubs such as Nha Trang and the Da Lat area among the hardest hit.