Fri Nov 21 04:42:38 UTC 2025: ## Vietnam Flood Death Toll Climbs to 41, More Rain Expected
HANOI, Vietnam – November 21, 2025 – The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in central Vietnam has risen to 41, according to state media reports released today. Torrential rainfall, exceeding 1,500 mm in some areas over the past three days, has caused widespread inundation of towns and villages, with water levels continuing to rise.
The region, a key coffee production area and home to popular beaches, is highly vulnerable to extreme weather events. A suspension bridge over the Da Nhim River in Lam Dong province was swept away Thursday morning, further isolating communities.
Over half a million households and businesses are experiencing power outages due to damage to the power grid. The coffee harvest is also being hampered by the floodwaters, according to traders.
The national weather forecast agency has warned of further flooding and landslides as heavy rain is expected to continue through Friday. Residents are appealing for help via social media, with reports and photos showing people, including children, stranded on rooftops of flooded homes.
“Any group out there please help! We’ve been sitting on the roof since 10 p.m. last night, including kids and adults,” a resident of Khanh Hoa province posted on Facebook.
Naval forces have been deployed to assist stranded citizens in Khanh Hoa, where floodwaters have reached record highs. At least nine people are missing, with over 52,000 houses and 15,000 hectares of crops inundated, according to the government’s disaster management agency.
In a dramatic rescue, a seven-year-old girl was pulled from the debris of a landslide in Da Lat on Wednesday after being buried for an hour and a half. She sustained a broken leg but is now in stable condition.
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and heed warnings from the national weather agency. The situation remains critical as heavy rain continues to batter the region.
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