At least 41 dead as heavy rain, flooding and landslides hit central Vietnam

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Heavy downpour and devastating landslides have taken a toll on central Vietnam, claiming at least 41 lives. The region, which includes key coffee production belts and popular beaches, received over 150cm of rainfall in the past three days, leaving thousands stranded.

The flooding has inundated entire city blocks in Nha Trang, with hundreds of cars submerged under the water. Local businesses, including restaurants and shops, have been severely affected, with some reporting water levels of up to a metre high. Rescue efforts are underway, with teams using boats to reach those trapped on rooftops of flooded homes.

According to reports, more than 52,000 houses were flooded, and nearly 62,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes. Several major roads remain blocked due to landslides, while one million customers are without electricity.

The situation is expected to worsen, with forecasters warning of further flooding and landslides on Friday. The national weather agency has issued a high alert, urging residents to take necessary precautions.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called for the mobilization of security forces to assist in evacuating stranded people to safe areas. Rescuers have been using creative methods to reach those trapped, including breaking through roofs and prying open windows.

The disaster is part of a larger trend of natural disasters affecting Vietnam, with 279 people dead or missing between January and October this year, causing over $2 billion in damage. The climate crisis has exacerbated the frequency and severity of extreme weather events in the region.

As the situation continues to unfold, residents are calling for help via social media platforms, with one resident posting on Facebook: "Any group out there please help! We've been sitting on the roof since 10pm last night, including kids and adults."
 
🌪️ ugh, my heart goes out to everyone affected by this disaster. the thought of people stranded on rooftops for who knows how long is just heartbreaking 🤕. and the fact that the climate crisis has made these extreme weather events even more frequent and severe is just a harsh reality we need to face 💔.

it's not just the loss of life and property, but also the displacement and disruption to people's daily lives. i can only imagine how scary it must be for families who are struggling to find basic necessities like food and water 🤯. and on top of all this, the social media post about kids stuck on rooftops is just a reminder that we need to do more to support each other in times of crisis 💕.

anyway, i'm keeping an eye on the situation from here 👀. hopefully, rescue efforts can be completed soon and people can start rebuilding their lives 🌈.
 
awww man, 41 lives lost in central Vietnam 🤕😔 that's so devastating. flooding has ruined so many lives & businesses it's heartbreaking to see entire city blocks underwater 💧😓 Nha Trang is usually a beautiful beach destination, not like this at all 🌴 The rescue efforts are amazing though, I love how they're using creative methods to reach those trapped 🚁👍 62,000 people had to be evacuated, that's a huge number 😲 and now there's another high alert for Friday, my heart goes out to the people affected 🤞
 
😱 this is getting crazy in vietnam. 41 lives lost is just devastating, but it's not even just the people - all those homes flooded, businesses ruined... 52k houses affected? that's insane! 🤯 and now they're telling us there's more rain to come on friday? like what are we supposed to do?! the government is doing everything they can to help, i guess. deputy prime minister ho quoc dung mobilizing security forces - good luck with that, right? 😂 i mean, 1 million customers without electricity... this climate crisis is no joke. and those social media pleas for help? heartbreakingly desperate. we need to get more involved, somehow. 🌎💖
 
Ugh my heart is breaking thinking about those families stuck on rooftops 🤕. I mean, I know we're talking about millions of dollars worth of damage, but at what cost? So many lives lost already, and it's only going to get worse 🌪️. And the fact that kids are included in this number, holding onto their parents for dear life... just no 😩. We need to do more to support these people and protect our planet from all this extreme weather stuff ☀️. Can we please just start investing in renewable energy already? 🚨
 
🌪️ This is getting worse by the day, right? Over 150cm of rain in just three days is insane. I feel for all those people stranded in Nha Trang, it's like being trapped in a nightmare. The whole city block thing is terrifying - can you even imagine having to wade through that water? 🌊

It's crazy how natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe due to the climate crisis. Like, we're talking 279 deaths already this year... what does it take for people to realize the gravity of this situation? 😕

And I'm so frustrated seeing all those social media posts from desperate residents asking for help. It's like, there are emergency services on the ground trying to rescue them, but they can't reach everyone in time. Can't we use social media to spread awareness about climate change and support initiatives that help mitigate its effects? 💡

We should be doing more than just donating money or offering aid - we need to take action as individuals and communities to reduce our carbon footprint and live more sustainably. 🌱 This is a global problem, but it starts with us making small changes in our daily lives.
 
Ugh, this is just getting crazy in VN 😩. I remember hearing about a huge flood in Da Nang back in '07 and how devastating it was... people lost everything and some even had to swim to safety 🌊. It's just heartbreaking to see families affected like this again.

I'm so frustrated that the climate crisis is making these disasters worse 🤯. We need to find ways to adapt and mitigate the effects of extreme weather events, but at the same time, we also need to take responsibility for our carbon emissions. Can't we all just get along with nature instead of trying to control it? 🌿

And the fact that people are having to post on social media asking for help is just... wow 😱. We have access to so many resources and technology, but sometimes it feels like we're not doing enough to support each other during times of crisis.

I'm watching videos of rescue efforts on Instagram and they're just amazing 🙌. People are using creative methods to reach stranded people and break through roofs... it's incredible. But at the same time, I'm worried about those who can't be reached by teams or social media 🤔. What's being done for them?
 
This is getting super sad 🤕. I'm really thinking about all these people stuck in their homes, cars submerged underwater... it's like a real-life video game, but not fun at all 😓. And with climate change being the main culprit, it just feels so unfair ⚠️. I mean, can't we do more to prevent this? It's not like they're asking for much, just a safe place to live... 52k+ houses flooded? That's crazy 🤯! Anyone got some links on how to help these folks out?
 
🤕 I'm so sorry to hear about the devastating landslides in central Vietnam 🌪️. It's heartbreaking to see people stranded on rooftops for hours, with families separated from each other 💔. The fact that over 52,000 houses were flooded and nearly 62,000 people had to be evacuated is just mind-boggling 😲.

I can imagine the stress and fear that these communities are going through right now 😟. It's amazing to see the resilience of the people who are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped 💪. The use of creative methods like breaking through roofs and prying open windows shows the determination and resourcefulness of the rescuers 🙌.

The climate crisis is clearly having a devastating impact on Vietnam, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe ⛈️. It's essential that we continue to support our friends in Vietnam during this difficult time 🤝. If you're feeling inspired to help, sharing information on social media can make all the difference 💬.

Let's keep our thoughts and prayers with the people of Vietnam, especially those who have lost loved ones or homes ❤️. We'll get through this together 💕
 
I don't usually comment but... it's just so sad to see all those people affected by the floods. I mean, 41 lives lost is a lot, you know? And the thought of entire city blocks underwater, with cars and houses submerged... it's like something out of a movie. 🌪️

And the fact that thousands had to be evacuated from their homes, without having anywhere safe to go, must be super scary for them. I don't think anyone can imagine what they're going through right now.

I'm also worried about those people stuck on rooftops, waiting for help... it's like, how long are they gonna have to wait? And what if the situation gets worse? 😕

The government is doing its best to respond to this disaster, but I think we should be raising awareness about climate change too. We need to be more prepared for these kinds of events, and support those affected by them.

It's just a really tough situation right now, and I'm sending all my positive vibes to the people of Vietnam 🤞
 
😔 this is so sad. i feel bad for all those people affected by the floods & landslides. it's just not fair that they're going through this in a country with so much beauty & natural wonder like vietnam. i mean, who needs that kind of stress in their life? 🤕 and to think the climate crisis is making these kinds of disasters more frequent... it's just heartbreaking. 😭
 
Ugh, this is just so sad 🤕. I mean, I know climate change is a real thing and all that, but it's crazy how it's affecting places like Vietnam so badly. 41 lives lost? That's just devastating 💔. And the thought of people having to sit on rooftops for hours, waiting for help... it's just heartbreaking 😭.

And can you believe it's been over $2 billion in damage already this year? That's just insane 🤯. I know we're supposed to be doing our part to reduce carbon emissions and all that, but it feels like we're not taking it seriously enough sometimes.

I'm glad the Deputy Prime Minister is out there trying to mobilize security forces to help with the evacuation efforts, though 💪. And those creative rescue methods? Genius 🤓. Breaking through roofs and prying open windows? That's some MacGyver stuff right there 🎥.

But seriously, it's times like these that remind us of how much we need to take care of our planet. We can't keep relying on luck or natural disasters to motivate us into action... we gotta do better 💚.
 
Ugh 😩 I'm so sad to hear about all this... my aunt has a cousin who's from Nha Trang and she's been keeping an eye on the situation. It's just terrible that they're having to deal with all this flooding and landslides. I mean, can you even imagine being stuck on your roof for hours with no electricity or running water? 🤯 The thought of all those people who lost their homes and livelihoods is really heartbreaking. And on top of that, the climate crisis is making things worse... it's just not right 😔
 
Ugh 🤕 I just can't believe what's happening in Vietnam right now. All this rain is crazy - 150cm of rainfall in just three days?! That's like a whole lot of water. And to think that some people have lost their homes, loved ones even... it's heartbreaking 😔. I've seen those videos on social media where people are stuck on rooftops, waiting for rescue... it's so scary. 🌪️

I feel for the businesses too - losing everything in a matter of hours is just devastating. And the roads, oh man... that's like a major transportation nightmare 😩. I hope the government can get things sorted out ASAP and everyone stays safe until then.

We gotta think about all these natural disasters happening because of climate change... it's getting really real 💔. Can't we do something to stop this? 🤞
 
😔 My heart goes out to all those affected by this disaster in central Vietnam 🌪️. The situation is absolutely dire and I can only imagine how scared and stranded those people must be 😨. I've been following the updates on social media and it's heartbreaking to see the photos of flooded homes and cars 🚗💧. The fact that more than 52,000 houses were flooded and nearly 62,000 people had to evacuate is just overwhelming 🤯. I'm also worried about the creative methods being used by rescuers, like breaking through roofs... 🤕 I hope they're able to reach everyone safely 💪. This disaster has definitely raised awareness about the climate crisis and its impact on our world ⏰. Let's all keep each other in our thoughts and send love to those affected ❤️.
 
OMG, THIS IS SO BAD!!! 😱 I cant even believe what im reading here. The amount of rainfall in vietnam is INSANE, like 150cm in just 3 days?!?! That's crazy! And the fact that over 52k houses got flooded and nearly 62k people had to evacuate? It's a disaster! 🤯 I'm so sorry for all the people affected by this. The government should really do something about climate change, it's like they're saying "oh, its just natural disasters" but its not that simple! 🌎 We need to take care of our planet before it takes care of us! 💚
 
OMG, like, can't even believe what's happening in central Vietnam right now 🌪️😱. 41 lives lost is a huge number, and I'm thinking of all those people who are stuck on rooftops with their families... it's so sad 😔. And the flooding? Forget about it! Entire city blocks under water? How do they even rescue them? Using boats to reach those on rooftops is crazy genius 🚣‍♀️👏. I'm following all these updates on Twitter, and some people are literally asking for help via social media... that's just heartbreaking 😭.

I've been reading about climate change a lot lately, and it's like, this isn't an isolated incident anymore. We're seeing more frequent and severe natural disasters everywhere 🌎💥. The climate crisis is real, folks! 💔 And on top of all this, 52k+ houses flooded? One million people without electricity? It's just... wow 😲.

I'm sending all my vibes to the rescue teams out there, working tirelessly to save lives and help those affected 🙏💪. Can't wait for the situation to be under control again 💕.
 
OMG 🤯 this is getting out of hand... 62k people stranded? 52k houses flooded? how can we even begin to recover from this? 🤔 climate change is no joke, folks. it's like, we knew this was coming but were we really prepared? the government is doing its part by mobilizing security forces, but what about the resources needed for rebuilding? 🤑 and seriously, how many more lives can we lose because of rising sea levels and intense storms? 🌪️

the thing that's killing me right now is those people stuck on rooftops... 10pm last night and still waiting... 😩 where's the help?! 🚨 social media is blowing up with pleas for aid, but what about the logistics? how do we even get there?! 🚗 it's like, a never-ending nightmare.

anyway... can someone please explain to me why this keeps happening in Vietnam? is it because of the geography? or something else entirely? 🤔
 
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