Massive floods in Vietnam: over 90 dead and thousands of destroyed homes
In Vietnam, several days of heavy rain caused widespread flooding and landslides, becoming some of the most tragic in recent decades. As reported by ThePublic.info citing BBC, at least 90 people have been officially confirmed dead, with another 12 considered missing.
According to the Vietnamese government, the disaster damaged 186,000 houses and destroyed over 3 million heads of livestock. Preliminary damage estimates reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
On Sunday, November 23, approximately 258,000 people were left without electricity, and key highways and railways in the region were blocked. Military and police resources were mobilized to eliminate the consequences.
The most affected are five southern and south-central provinces. The country's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held an urgent online meeting while attending the G20 summit in South Africa.
Meteorologists report that in some areas, rainfall exceeded 1.5 meters, and in certain locations — 5.2 meters, a record since 1993. It is expected that the rains will gradually weaken over the coming days.
Experts warn that anthropogenic climate change is making typhoons in the region increasingly stronger and more frequent, increasing risks for the population. It was previously reported that Typhoon "Kellma" has already claimed the lives of about 200 people in Vietnam and the Philippines.
