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Heavy flooding has devastated south-central Vietnam for over a week, resulting in at least 55 deaths and leaving 13 people missing as of November 22, 2025. Popular tourist destinations like Nha Trang and Da Lat have been severely impacted by flooding and landslides. Dak Lak province suffered the highest number of fatalities. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but numerous highways remain closed, and hundreds of thousands are without power. Natural disasters in Vietnam have already caused significant damage this year, and experts attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change.

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Vietnam Floods Claim 55 Lives, Dozens Still Missing

Hanoi, Vietnam – November 22, 2025 – Search and rescue teams are working tirelessly to locate 13 individuals still missing after a week of relentless flooding across south-central Vietnam. As of Saturday, authorities report at least 55 confirmed fatalities.

The region has been battered by torrential rains since late October, inundating popular holiday destinations like Nha Trang, where city blocks remain submerged, and the mountainous region around Da Lat, which has been hit by deadly landslides.

Dak Lak province has been the hardest hit, accounting for over two dozen deaths. State media reports that rescuers were still pulling people from rooftops and trees as floodwaters began to recede in some areas on Friday.

The flooding has caused widespread disruption, with major highways remaining impassable and approximately 300,000 people without electricity after an initial blackout affecting over a million.

The environmental ministry confirmed the death toll and ongoing search efforts in a statement released Saturday morning.

According to the national statistics office, natural disasters have already resulted in 279 deaths or missing persons in Vietnam this year, causing over $2 billion in damage.

While Vietnam is naturally susceptible to heavy rains during the monsoon season (June to September), scientists are increasingly pointing to human-driven climate change as a factor in the increasing frequency and severity of these extreme weather events.

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