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Vietnam Floods Kill 10 as Thu Bon River Hits 60-Year High

Experts link the deluge to intensifying rains, poor drainage, rapid urbanisation.

Heavy rains in central Vietnam pushed a major river to a 60-year high and flooded the streets of Hoi An
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Flooding in Vietnam killed at least 10 people this week as the water level of a major river near tourist landmarks reached a 60-year high
Major flooding in central Vietnam killed 10 people this week and turned streets in Hoi An into canals after a major river reached a 60-year high

Overview

  • At least 10 people were confirmed dead this week, with eight still missing, according to the environment ministry.
  • More than 128,000 homes across five central provinces were inundated, with floodwaters up to three metres deep in places.
  • The Thu Bon river peaked at 5.62 metres late Wednesday, topping the 1964 mark by four centimetres, as forecasters said levels are only slowly receding.
  • Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed old town was swamped after up to 1.7 metres of rain fell in 24 hours, with boats and wading residents in flooded streets.
  • Officials reported roads cut, over 5,000 hectares of crops destroyed and more than 16,000 cattle lost, while experts cite climate pressures and urbanisation even as early warnings improve.