Central Vietnam is reeling under severe flooding after days of relentless rainfall, with historic cities Hue and Hoi An among the hardest hit, according to a government report released on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The heavy rains have inundated several areas, cut off transport routes, and triggered mass evacuations in some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
The government’s disaster management agency said rainfall in parts of the UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue and the ancient trading town of Hoi An exceeded 1,000 millimetres in just 24 hours, one of the heaviest recorded downpours in recent years. The deluge, which began late last week, has caused widespread flooding across several central provinces, including Quang Tri and Danang.
UNESCO Heritage Sites underwaterHue and Hoi An, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for their centuries-old architecture and cultural heritage, are now facing extensive damage. In Hue, 32 out of 40 communes were submerged under 1 to 2 metres of water, with the government confirming that flood levels had reached record highs.
State media released pictures of residents wading through waist-deep waters, boats paddling through flooded streets, and half-submerged dwellings. Numerous residences were flooded all the way up to their roofs, according to the authorities, which caused widespread evacuations. The well-preserved 15th-century port town of Hoi An, known for its lantern-lit alleyways, was also severely inundated. Concerns about long-term harm to delicate buildings were raised when water seeped into many of its wooden shop houses and historic buildings. Travellers stuck in low-lying areas were moved to safer ground, and tourism operations were temporarily halted.
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The floods have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate from inundated areas across central Vietnam. Many roads are impassable, and power outages have affected vast regions. The government reported that more than 306,000 households and businesses in Hue, Danang, and Quang Tri provinces are currently without electricity.
Vietnam Railways Corporation announced that it had suspended train services between the capital Hanoi and the southern commercial hub Ho Chi Minh City due to flooding and landslides along the central rail corridor.
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Ongoing risks and forecastsMajor rivers' water levels are continuing to increase, and severe flooding is predicted to continue over the next few days, according to the government's weather forecasting office. Hilly and mountainous locations continue to have a significant risk of landslides, particularly in places with wet soil and persistent rainfall.
Authorities have been working around the clock to provide shelter, food, and clean water to displaced residents. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist with relief efforts and assess damage to heritage sites and infrastructure.
Frequent disasters in storm seasonTropical storms and periodic flooding, which usually happen between June and October, pose a serious threat to Vietnam. Homes, crops, and transportation networks are frequently severely damaged when monsoon rains and typhoons combine.
In the first nine months of this year alone, natural calamities claimed 187 lives and caused property damage valued at 16.1 trillion dong, or around USD 611 million, according to official statistics.
The government’s disaster management agency said rainfall in parts of the UNESCO-listed former imperial capital Hue and the ancient trading town of Hoi An exceeded 1,000 millimetres in just 24 hours, one of the heaviest recorded downpours in recent years. The deluge, which began late last week, has caused widespread flooding across several central provinces, including Quang Tri and Danang.
UNESCO Heritage Sites underwaterHue and Hoi An, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites known for their centuries-old architecture and cultural heritage, are now facing extensive damage. In Hue, 32 out of 40 communes were submerged under 1 to 2 metres of water, with the government confirming that flood levels had reached record highs.
State media released pictures of residents wading through waist-deep waters, boats paddling through flooded streets, and half-submerged dwellings. Numerous residences were flooded all the way up to their roofs, according to the authorities, which caused widespread evacuations. The well-preserved 15th-century port town of Hoi An, known for its lantern-lit alleyways, was also severely inundated. Concerns about long-term harm to delicate buildings were raised when water seeped into many of its wooden shop houses and historic buildings. Travellers stuck in low-lying areas were moved to safer ground, and tourism operations were temporarily halted.
Read more: From boiling temperatures to most polluted: World’s most unusual rivers
The floods have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate from inundated areas across central Vietnam. Many roads are impassable, and power outages have affected vast regions. The government reported that more than 306,000 households and businesses in Hue, Danang, and Quang Tri provinces are currently without electricity.
Vietnam Railways Corporation announced that it had suspended train services between the capital Hanoi and the southern commercial hub Ho Chi Minh City due to flooding and landslides along the central rail corridor.
Read more: Cyclone Montha disrupts air travel: All flights cancelled at Visakhapatnam airport, and travel advisories
Ongoing risks and forecastsMajor rivers' water levels are continuing to increase, and severe flooding is predicted to continue over the next few days, according to the government's weather forecasting office. Hilly and mountainous locations continue to have a significant risk of landslides, particularly in places with wet soil and persistent rainfall.
Authorities have been working around the clock to provide shelter, food, and clean water to displaced residents. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist with relief efforts and assess damage to heritage sites and infrastructure.
Frequent disasters in storm seasonTropical storms and periodic flooding, which usually happen between June and October, pose a serious threat to Vietnam. Homes, crops, and transportation networks are frequently severely damaged when monsoon rains and typhoons combine.
In the first nine months of this year alone, natural calamities claimed 187 lives and caused property damage valued at 16.1 trillion dong, or around USD 611 million, according to official statistics.
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