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Heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding in Vietnam’s coastal provinces, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An. At least 10 people have died, and eight are missing. Over 128,000 houses have been inundated, and thousands of hectares of crops and livestock have been destroyed. Water levels on the Thu Bon river surpassed a 60-year high. Forecasters expect water levels to remain high, and scientists attribute the increasing intensity of such events to climate change. Vietnam has already suffered significant losses from natural disasters this year.

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Vietnam Floods: At Least 10 Dead as Record Rainfall Hits Coastal Provinces

Hoi An, Vietnam – October 30, 2025 – Devastating floods have swept through Vietnam’s coastal provinces, leaving at least 10 people dead and eight missing. The extreme weather, triggered by days of torrential rain, has submerged homes, businesses, and agricultural land, causing widespread damage and displacement.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An ancient town is among the worst-hit areas, with residents wading through waist-deep water and the ground floors of shops completely submerged. The Thu Bon river, which flows through Danang and Hoi An, reached a 60-year high, surpassing the previous record set in 1964.

“I don’t think I ever experienced this prolonged and terribly high flooding in my life,” said Danang resident Le Thi Thi.

According to the Environment Ministry, over 128,000 houses in five central provinces have been inundated. Thousands of hectares of crops have been destroyed, and over 16,000 cattle have perished. Several kilometers of roads have been damaged or blocked by landslides.

While water levels have begun to slowly recede in some areas, forecasters warn that they will remain at “alarming” levels throughout Thursday.

Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events like this to human-driven climate change. Natural disasters have already claimed the lives of 187 people in Vietnam in the first nine months of this year, resulting in an estimated $610 million in economic losses.

The Vietnamese government is working to provide aid and evacuate residents from affected areas. The long-term impact of the floods on the country’s economy and infrastructure is yet to be fully assessed.

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