Vietnam's Flood Nightmare Enters 90th Day of Death Toll as Rain Shows No Signs of Letting Up.
In one of the worst floods in recent history, Vietnam's death toll has soared to 90, with a total of 12 missing persons still stranded in the midst of the torrential downpour. The latest update from the Environment Ministry on Sunday comes as the country grapples with the devastating effects of relentless rain and landslides that have ravaged southern central Vietnam since late October.
The region's residents are bearing the brunt of the disaster, with over 60 fatalities reported in mountainous Dak Lak province, where tens of thousands of homes were inundated. In this already battered area, rescuers had to pry open windows and break through roofs to reach stranded residents, while the army and security forces worked tirelessly to relocate and evacuate people to safe areas.
The crisis has also taken a toll on healthcare facilities, with doctors and patients at one hospital in the coastal city of Quy Nhon forced to survive on instant noodles and water for three days due to flooding. Meanwhile, rescuers brought much-needed food and water to flooded hospitals, providing a lifeline to those affected by the disaster.
The floodwaters have continued to rise, with the Ba River in Dak Lak province surpassing its 1993 record levels twice over the past week. The Cai River in Khanh Hoa province has also surged to new heights, further exacerbating the crisis.
According to Vietnam's Disaster Agency, more than 235,000 houses have been flooded and nearly 80,000 hectares of crops damaged. The economic cost is estimated at around $341 million, with the government warning that the true figure could be much higher.
The disaster has a broader context - Vietnam has experienced some of its worst flooding in recent years, with extreme weather events leaving 279 people dead or missing since January last year and causing over $2 billion in damage. The country's vulnerability to climate change is starkly evident, with scientists identifying a pattern of human-driven changes making extreme weather more frequent and destructive.
In one of the worst floods in recent history, Vietnam's death toll has soared to 90, with a total of 12 missing persons still stranded in the midst of the torrential downpour. The latest update from the Environment Ministry on Sunday comes as the country grapples with the devastating effects of relentless rain and landslides that have ravaged southern central Vietnam since late October.
The region's residents are bearing the brunt of the disaster, with over 60 fatalities reported in mountainous Dak Lak province, where tens of thousands of homes were inundated. In this already battered area, rescuers had to pry open windows and break through roofs to reach stranded residents, while the army and security forces worked tirelessly to relocate and evacuate people to safe areas.
The crisis has also taken a toll on healthcare facilities, with doctors and patients at one hospital in the coastal city of Quy Nhon forced to survive on instant noodles and water for three days due to flooding. Meanwhile, rescuers brought much-needed food and water to flooded hospitals, providing a lifeline to those affected by the disaster.
The floodwaters have continued to rise, with the Ba River in Dak Lak province surpassing its 1993 record levels twice over the past week. The Cai River in Khanh Hoa province has also surged to new heights, further exacerbating the crisis.
According to Vietnam's Disaster Agency, more than 235,000 houses have been flooded and nearly 80,000 hectares of crops damaged. The economic cost is estimated at around $341 million, with the government warning that the true figure could be much higher.
The disaster has a broader context - Vietnam has experienced some of its worst flooding in recent years, with extreme weather events leaving 279 people dead or missing since January last year and causing over $2 billion in damage. The country's vulnerability to climate change is starkly evident, with scientists identifying a pattern of human-driven changes making extreme weather more frequent and destructive.
. I mean, 90 days on and still no signs of rain letting up? It's like the country is being battered by Mother Nature herself. The thought of people stuck without food or water for three whole days at a hospital is just... wow 
. And to think that it's not just homes and crops affected but entire communities are being displaced.
. This flood disaster has left Vietnam reeling, both literally and emotionally. With climate change being such a major factor, it's like the country is being sent a clear message: adapt or face the consequences 
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. I hope the government can find ways to support those affected and help Vietnam recover from this devastating blow 
. We gotta be better prepared for these kinds of disasters 
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oh man, 90 days in the flood nightmare and it's still raining like crazy? I mean, I've heard of people having bad hair days, but this is like a national problem! 341 million bucks in damages... that's like the cost of a whole new Netflix subscription for the entire country 
! I guess this is what they mean by "weathering the storm"... get it? Weathering... like the rain? 
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and what really breaks my heart is those hospitals in quy nhon runnin outta food and water for 3 days, how r they s'posed to recover from dat? 
i can only imagine how scary it must be for those stuck in the floodwaters. 90 dead and 12 missing is just too much 
. The state of their homes is just devastating - I feel like my aunt's house after Hurricane Rita in '05 when the wind shook her whole neighborhood to the core 
. The fact that scientists are identifying patterns of human-driven changes making extreme weather more frequent and destructive is just terrifying 
. We need to take action, like, now... to support Vietnam and the global community in mitigating these effects. Can we do better? Yes, let's hope so 
. I mean, we all know that human activity is contributing to these extreme weather events, but does anyone ever actually do anything about it? It feels like Vietnam is just waiting for the next disaster to hit before they even start thinking about mitigating its impact 
. Can't we do better than this? 
. And don't even get me started on the crops - 80,000 hectares damaged? What are they gonna do now? It's like the economy is just stuck in neutral, and the people are just driving off a cliff 
. The true figure of damage could be way higher, too - that sounds like a classic case of "don't ask, don't tell" to me 
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. It's clear that climate change is having a huge impact on Vietnam, and it's time for the world to take notice 
. We need to do more to support countries like Vietnam in mitigating these effects 
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