In recent days, the central region has been severely affected by heavy rains and flooding, resulting in significant loss of life and extensive damage to homes and property. Many roads and infrastructure facilities have been destroyed, severely disrupting local production, business activities and daily life.
Huế reported more than 35,000 houses submerged in floodwaters, with two people dead and two missing, while Đà Nẵng saw over 76,000 houses inundated and seven fatalities.
The central city has allocated an emergency relief fund of VNĐ200 billion (US$8 million) in supporting to the victims and households affected by the historical flood, and most of the fund will reserve for food, drink water, blanket and clothes for the worst damage area.
Days of torrential rain have battered the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng, triggering deadly landslides and flooding that severed major highways and forced mass evacuations.
Central Việt Nam has been hit by severe rains, sending water levels on the Vu Gia–Thu Bồn river climbing and submerging parts of Đà Nẵng and Quảng Nam Province.
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Heavy rain continued overnight and into the early hours of November 3, with rainfall totals reaching 141mm in Quảng Trị Province, 220mm at Bạch Mã Peak (Huế City), and 301mm in Đà Nẵng City.
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The reopening of National Highway 24C marks a critical first step in reconnecting Đà Nẵng and Quảng Ngãi after a week of destructive weather, but officials warn the slopes remain unstable and crews are staying on site in case more slides occur.
This visit builds on the momentum of the sectoral strategic partnership agreement signed during Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính’s visit to Stockholm in June 2025, deepening cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Through blinding rain and landslides, the soldiers pressed on, clearing the debris, carving new paths, bringing relief and safety to the stranded.
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Storm Kalmaegi has strengthened as it moves towards the central East Sea, bringing the risk of gale-force winds, waves up to 10 metres high and very rough seas between Đà Nẵng City and Khánh Hòa Province. Heavy rain from Nghệ An Province to Quảng Ngãi Province is expected to continue, with major rivers in Huế City already rising to or above danger level 3, posing high risks of flooding and landslides.
The National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has warned that Storm Kalmaegi may bring extremely strong winds and very rough seas to the central East Sea, including the Trường Sa Archipelago, and offshore waters from Đà Nẵng City to Khánh Hòa Province between November 5 and 6. Huế and nearby areas are also facing rising river levels and prolonged heavy rain.
The Party chief praised the city’s rapid and decisive response to severe flooding, citing it as proof of the effective two-tier local administration model. He spotlighted the use of digital technology for transparent, real-time information and early warnings, alongside robust community solidarity in disaster response.
Among those honoured were four international award winners, four university valedictorians and 33 graduates with distinction, along with many students achieving top scores in the national high school exam.
An Giang and Cà Mau, which boast the largest fishing fleets in the region, are tightening vessel monitoring, strengthening port control, and raising awareness among fishermen while ensuring sustainable livelihoods.
At the ceremony, monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers chanted sutras and lit lotus-shaped candles, offering prayers for peace and expressing deep sympathy for the losses suffered by people back home.
