Floods and Landslides Claim 14 Lives in Central Vietnam

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Impact of the Recent Floods in Central Vietnam

Torrential rains and landslides that began on November 16 have caused significant damage in central Vietnam, with at least 14 people reported dead or missing. The Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, has confirmed the extent of the disaster.

Heavy Losses in Khanh Hoa Province

Khanh Hoa province, which includes the popular tourist destination Nha Trang, has suffered the most severe losses. Nine individuals are either dead or missing, with seven confirmed deaths and two still unaccounted for. A tragic incident occurred on Khanh Le Pass, which connects Nha Trang to Da Lat, when a mountain slide struck a sleeper bus carrying 32 passengers. This single event resulted in six fatalities.

In Da Nang City, three people are missing, while one person is missing in Quang Tri Province and another in Hue City. The case in Quang Tri involves a truck driver who drove onto a flooded spillway on Monday.

Damage to Infrastructure and Agriculture

The floods have also caused considerable damage to infrastructure and agriculture. Three houses have been damaged, and approximately 7,000 hectares of rice fields and 430 hectares of perennial crops have been affected. Livestock losses include 357 cattle and nearly 4,900 poultry that were either killed or washed away. In addition, five motorboats and canoes sank in Quang Tri and Khanh Hoa, while one bridge in Quang Ngai and a reservoir in Khanh Hoa were damaged.

Widespread Flooding and Evacuations

Floodwaters have returned in several low-lying areas, with nearly 14,924 homes inundated across central provinces. Local authorities have evacuated around 5,900 people to safer locations.

Disruption of Transportation Networks

Hundreds of sections of national highways, provincial roads, and inter-commune routes have been submerged or hit by landslides, causing traffic to come to a standstill across the region.

Key Affected Areas:

  • Quang Tri: 86 locations have been flooded, blocking access on several key routes.
  • Hue City: 28 flooded locations, including three sections of National Highway 49B under 20 to 50 cm of water. Parts of Ho Chi Minh Highway through A Luoi are submerged by up to half a meter.
  • Da Nang: Landslides have blocked National Highway 40B through Nam Tra My, while rural roads in Nam Giang and Ben Giang are also cut off.
  • Khanh Hoa: Two sections of National Highway 1A flooded by up to 50 cm near the Du Long industrial zone and Nam Cam Ranh. Rural roads across various communes are also under water.
  • Quang Ngai: Landslides have disrupted traffic at three points on rural roads.
  • Lam Dong: A section of National Highway 20 on Prenn Pass has collapsed 100 m along the lower talus slope. Authorities have closed the pass to ensure safety.

Ongoing Challenges

As the situation continues to evolve, local authorities are working tirelessly to manage the crisis, provide aid, and restore essential services. The scale of the damage highlights the need for long-term strategies to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters in the future.

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