Heavy rains cause serious flooding in central region

The heavy flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rains in central provinces have left at least two people dead.

On December 10, heavy downpours inundated roads and hundreds of houses  in Quang Nam province, negatively affecting local people’s life (Photo: VNA)

On December 10 evening, many houses in Tam Ky city in Quang Nam province were submerged in 1.2m floodwater (Photo: VNA)

On December 10 evening, many houses in Tam Ky city in Quang Nam province were submerged in 1.2m floodwater (Photo: VNA)

Heavy rains also flooded a number of roads in Tam Ky, including a segment of National Highway 1A via the city (Photo: VNA)

Two people were found dead while a large area of crops were flooded in Quang Tri province (Photo: VNA)

Two people were found dead while a large area of crops were flooded in Quang Tri province (Photo: VNA)

Many streets and houses have been submerged in water after torrential rains hit Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Rains also eroded nearly 100m dyke in My Khe beach in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Rains also eroded nearly 100m dyke in My Khe beach in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)

Local police officers were stationed at street sections to direct vehicles, helping them avoid potholes and heavily flooded areas (Photo: VNA)

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