Heavy rains cause serious flooding in central region

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)