Hanoi: Vietnam storm flooding has caused widespread destruction across Nghe An province after tropical storm Wipha brought strong winds and heavy downpours to central Vietnam.
At least 3 people have died and 1 remains missing due to landslides and flash floods linked to the severe weather. Local authorities confirmed that one victim was buried by a landslide while another was swept away by a strong river current.
The People’s Committee of Nghe An reported that more than 3,700 houses have been submerged by floodwaters, with another 459 damaged by powerful winds. Photos published by state media show entire villages underwater, with rooftops barely visible above the rising flood levels.
Residents have described losing nearly everything overnight. A local flood victim, told the state broadcaster that, their rice, clothing and money were all gone and they had nothing left except their bare hands to rebuild.
Vietnam storm flooding has also destroyed 1,600 hectares of rice paddies and 1,290 hectares of cash crops, severely impacting the livelihoods of local farmers just before harvest season.
The country’s weather forecast agency has said that heavy rains reaching up to 250 millimetres are expected to continue on July 24 and 25, possibly lasting until July 26 in several northern regions. Officials warn that the ongoing rain could cause further flooding and dangerous mudslides, especially in mountainous areas where the soil has become unstable.
Vietnam storm flooding has once again highlighted the urgent need for stronger disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure to protect vulnerable regions from repeated weather shocks.
As recovery begins, local officials are urging people in flood-prone areas to stay alert for warnings and to move to safer ground if heavy rain continues.
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