Recent heavy rainfall across central Vietnam and Southeast Asia has triggered severe flooding and landslides, wreaking havoc in several provinces. In Vietnam, provinces like Quảng Trị, Khánh Hòa, Lâm Đồng, and Quảng Ngãi have been particularly hard-hit, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and significant disruption to daily life. Over 1,200 residents have been evacuated, and infrastructure has been severely damaged, with roads and bridges washed away.
The city of Hue has once again succumbed to severe flooding, with residents scrambling to protect their vehicles and property. Similarly, the ancient town of Hội An is experiencing its third major flood in less than a month, with residents and business owners evacuating their belongings.
Landslides have compounded the crisis, with lethal consequences in both Vietnam and Indonesia. In Vietnam, a landslide crushed a passenger bus on the Khanh Le mountain pass, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The region's susceptibility to natural disasters is increasingly exacerbated by climate change, leading to more frequent and intense weather events. As rescue efforts continue, there is mounting pressure on authorities to improve infrastructure and implement effective disaster management strategies to safeguard vulnerable communities.
