Devastating rainfall has triggered catastrophic flooding in parts of South and Southeast Asia, claiming hundreds of lives, displacing entire communities and causing massive economic disruption.
Initial estimates place the total damage to the education sector at over 32 billion VND (approximately 1.2 million USD), excluding the loss of books and materials due to flooding at home.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai urged intensified monitoring of high-risk areas, proactive evacuation, provision of medical supplies, and prevention of post-flood disease outbreaks in Lam Dong province.
On November 22, Politburo member and Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu directly inspected efforts to address the aftermath of severe flooding in Khanh Hoa province.
Prolonged heavy rain has caused severe flooding across multiple areas in Khanh Hoa province, isolating communities and forcing rapid evacuations.
Heavy rains and rising waters have caused severe flooding and landslides across Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and Da Nang, submerging thousands of households, cutting off communities, and prompting overnight emergency evacuations and military-led rescue efforts.
In Dien Dien commune, floodwaters began rising rapidly from 13:00 on November 17, inundating 10 villages, six of which were at risk of isolation. Relevant forces deployed canoes to evacuate residents and urge households to move to safer locations.
Under the document, the ministry requested military forces to maintain high alert, monitor flood developments, and swiftly deploy resources to ensure the safety of military bases, warehouses, and operational areas.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 8 visited the northern province of Thai Nguyen, to inspect flood-hit areas, encourage local residents, and direct efforts to overcome the consequences of severe flooding triggered by typhoon Matmo.
