{
  "id": 9274941,
  "title": "Heavy rain floods Phu Quoc, Dong Nai, Lam Dong’s National Highway 55",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/heavy-rain-floods-phu-quoc-dong-nai-lam-dongs-national-highway-55",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SGGP English Edition",
    "slug": "sggp-english-edition",
    "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/heavy-rain-floods-phu-quoc-dong-nai-lam-dongs-national-highway-55-post129863.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Severe flooding has gripped various parts of the Southern region, particularly Phu Quoc Special Zone, Dong Nai City, and a stretch of National Highway 55 in Lam Dong Province, due to heavy rain that persisted for several hours on September 22. The An Giang Provincial Hydro-Meteorological Station reported rainfall of 100–150mm, while National Highway 55 witnessed water levels exceeding 1 meter, rendering it impassable. Authorities in Bao Lam 3 Commune, Lam Dong Province, deployed numerous forces to set up checkpoints and guide motorcyclists to an alternate route. The Dong Nai Hydro-Meteorological Station forecasts continued heavy to torrential rain, with 80–130mm expected through September 24, prompting warnings of potential flooding in low-lying areas, urban regions, and riverbanks.",
  "summary": "Heavy rain has caused severe flooding across parts of the Southern region, inundating roads and disrupting traffic in Phu Quoc Special Zone, Dong Nai City, and a section of National Highway 55 in Lam Dong Province.",
  "key_points": [
    "Severe flooding affects Phu Quoc, Dong Nai, and Lam Dong’s National Highway 55.",
    "Heavy rain causes water levels on National Highway 55 to exceed 1 meter.",
    "Authorities set up checkpoints and warn of continued heavy rain through September 24."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}