3 dead, 16,000 homes flooded as heavy rain batters northern Vietnam
Heavy rain, floods and landslides have killed three people and inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Three fatalities were reported in northern Vietnam after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding. In Da Bac Commune of Phu Tho Province, a landslide claimed three lives. Thirteen other houses were destroyed in Thanh Hoa Province, while 16,310 homes were inundated across the region. The flooding affected not only residential areas but also agriculture, submerging 22,499 hectares of rice and vegetable crops.
Aquaculture zones also suffered, with 1,175.62 hectares submerged. Irrigation canals suffered damage, totaling 1,999 meters, and 15 schools were submerged. The dyke system in Ninh Binh and Hanoi faced issues, with erosion and overtopping reported. Transport links were disrupted as landslides blocked roads, including four on National Highway 15C and three on National Highway 217.
The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City railway was partially submerged, requiring passengers to use road transport. The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense called for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to combat the heavy rain, floods, flash floods, and landslides, especially in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Phu Tho provinces.
Local authorities were instructed to address the aftermath promptly, monitor river levels, enhance flood warnings, and evacuate residents at risk. The meteorological agency urged authorities to identify vulnerable locations and potential blockages, taking timely preventive actions.
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