Typhoon Narra triggers floods and landslides in Vietnam and China

Typhoon Narra flooding landslides Southeast Asia weather natural disaster

Typhoon Narra is causing widespread destruction across northern Vietnam and southern China. In Vietnam, the storm and its associated heavy rainfall have triggered extensive flooding and landslides, particularly in Lang Son and Quang Ninh provinces. In Lang Son, at least one fatality has been reported due to a landslide, and hundreds of homes have been affected by flooding and structural damage. Significant agricultural losses have been recorded, with thousands of hectares of crops submerged.

In Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, heavy rainfall exceeding 250 mm has led to severe flooding and localized landslides, disrupting transportation networks. Authorities in several Vietnamese provinces have activated emergency response protocols, including evacuations and 24-hour patrols to manage rising river levels and landslide risks.

Simultaneously, China has issued a blue alert for torrential rains and strong winds as Typhoon Narra moves toward the coastal regions of Guangxi and Guangdong. Rivers in Guangxi have already seen significant rises in water levels. The storm is expected to move toward southwest China before weakening into a tropical depression.

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Bac Ninh · Ban Lai Reservoir · China · Government of Vietnam · Gulf of Tonkin · Hai Phong · Hanoi · Hồ Quốc Dũng · Hồ Tây · Lạng Sơn · National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting · Nghe An Province

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[● 2 SOURCES] The typhoon has maximum sustained winds of level 8 (62-74 km/h) and gusts up to level 10.
[○ 1 SOURCE] VATM has activated response plans to mitigate the impact of the storm on aviation activities at several northern airports.
[● 2 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall is expected to return to Northern Vietnam and persist for several days.
[● 9 SOURCES] The typhoon is moving slowly in a northerly direction at approximately 3 km/h.
[● 20 SOURCES] A tropical depression in the northern Gulf of Tonkin strengthened into Typhoon No. 4 on the afternoon of August 21.
[● 15 SOURCES] Sea waves near the eye of the storm are expected to reach heights of 2 to 4 meters.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Steering Committee for Civil Defense issued an urgent dispatch to 7 ministries and 12 provinces to prepare for the typhoon and heavy rains.
[● 9 SOURCES] The typhoon is predicted to potentially change direction and move slowly toward the south.
[● 6 SOURCES] The Prime Minister issued Dispatch No. 57/CĐ-TTg on August 21, 2026, regarding natural disaster response.
[● 9 SOURCES] A tropical depression in the Gulf of Tonkin may strengthen into a storm. thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn
[● 5 SOURCES] Flooding in Nghe An province has caused road inundation, washed away temporary bridges, and isolated remote villages in Tam Thai commune.
[● 4 SOURCES] Authorities are directed to review and evacuate residents from areas at risk of deep flooding, flash floods, and landslides.