Heavy rain and floods in northern Vietnam submerge homes and disrupt economy

Heavy rain triggered flooding across northern Vietnam on Thursday, according to authorities and state media. The intense downpour disrupted travel, inundated homes and pushed several rivers beyond dangerous levels. This disaster is the first annual payment of $205.00 plus GST for one year, with automatic renewal at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks.

Some areas in northern and north-central Vietnam received more than 50 centimeters (19.7 inches) of rain, with many households isolated due to flooded roads. Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces, south of Hanoi, were among the worst-affected regions, with over 2,000 homes submerged. Authorities advised students to stay home in Thanh Hoa due to dangerous travel conditions.

The flooding has damaged or submerged approximately 10,014 hectares (24,745 acres) of rice and other crops, causing significant losses in Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces. Livestock and poultry also suffered heavy casualties. In Hanoi, residents faced water up to one meter (3.2 feet) deep, disrupting daily activities. Heavy rain from Wednesday night to Thursday morning exceeded 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) in some areas.

The rising waters of the Bui River posed a threat to homes in the southwest outskirts of Hanoi, prompting authorities to deploy soldiers to help residents move belongings to higher ground. A cold air mass is expected to bring five days of heavy rain to southern Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, starting September 17, forecasters predict. Authorities have warned of potential flooding in low-lying areas and along waterways.