The central provinces of Vietnam have been hit by catastrophic flooding after several days of intense rain, leaving at least 41 dead and nine missing. Over 52,000 homes are submerged and roughly 500,000 households and businesses are without power. Roads, crops and livestock have been heavily damaged, with preliminary losses exceeding $114 million. Authorities warn of more heavy rain and landslides and continue large-scale rescue and relief operations.
Severe Floods in Central Vietnam: 41 Dead, 9 Missing, Over 52,000 Homes Submerged
The central provinces of Vietnam have been hit by catastrophic flooding after several days of intense rain, leaving at least 41 dead and nine missing. Over 52,000 homes are submerged and roughly 500,000 households and businesses are without power. Roads, crops and livestock have been heavily damaged, with preliminary losses exceeding $114 million. Authorities warn of more heavy rain and landslides and continue large-scale rescue and relief operations.
04:13 PM, 11/21/2025Environment
At least 41 people have died and nine remain missing after days of intense rainfall caused catastrophic flooding across central Vietnam. More than 52,000 homes are submerged and roughly 500,000 households and businesses are without electricity, while transport links, farmland and livestock have suffered extensive damage.
Widespread damage and human toll
State and local reports say some areas received more than 60 inches of rain over a three-day period, overwhelming rivers and infrastructure. Major highways were flooded or blocked by landslides; authorities report that 142 provincial and local roads have either collapsed or become impassable.
Agricultural losses are significant: about 13,000 hectares of seasonal crops (rice, vegetables and others) and 2,000 hectares of perennial plants have been affected. More than 30,000 head of livestock and poultry have reportedly been killed or swept away, and preliminary estimates put economic losses at more than $114 million.
Rescue efforts and continuing risk
Rescue teams and volunteers have been evacuating residents, using boats to reach communities cut off by floodwaters and assisting people stranded on rooftops. Social media posts from the hardest-hit areas described families—including children—waiting on roofs for rescue.
Authorities say the floods follow two recent typhoons that weakened the region's resilience: Typhoon Bualoi in late September caused fatalities, injuries and tens of thousands of evacuations, while Typhoon Kalmaegi in early November brought destructive winds and additional loss of life.
The national weather agency has warned of more heavy rain and an elevated risk of further flooding and landslides on Nov. 21. Emergency services, relief groups and local officials are mobilizing to provide shelter, restore power and clear transport routes while damage assessments continue.
Key figures: 41 dead, 9 missing; >52,000 homes flooded; ~500,000 households/businesses without power; 142 roads damaged; ~15,000 hectares of crops impacted; >30,000 livestock lost; estimated losses >$114 million.