# Erosion, flooding, and landslides in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/erosion-and-displacement-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-10-09T07:33:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Erosion and flooding issues continue to affect various regions in Vietnam, driven by heavy rainfall and intense weather patterns.

In Quang Tri province, coastal erosion in My Thuy village has previously damaged infrastructure and displaced businesses. Recent heavy rains have escalated the crisis, causing landslides and rising floodwaters. These conditions resulted in the death of a 50-year-old woman, Ho Thi Lieu, who was swept away by currents while crossing a stream; her body was recovered by search and rescue teams approximately 2.5 km downstream.

The severe weather in Quang Tri also triggered landslides on National Highway 9C and caused flooding on National Highway 9B, cutting off several villages and damaging agricultural land.

In Hue, erosion along the Huong River continues to threaten residential areas and historical sites. Meanwhile, in Dong Thap province, authorities have completed emergency repairs on a 1.1km section of road and embankment near the Hong Ngu - Tan Chau ferry terminal to mitigate previous landslide and erosion damage.

Severe flooding has also paralyzed traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, specifically in the Go Vap, Binh Chanh, and Thu Duc districts. In Thu Duc, residents face ongoing flood risks due to the current state of the Thu Duc canal, which requires renovation to improve drainage. In Hanoi, officials are managing the long-term challenge of resettling hundreds of households in the flood-prone Trung Gia commune, where a 14-hectare resettlement area has been approved to provide safer housing and sustainable livelihoods.

## Claims

- The body of Ho Thi Lieu, a 50-year-old woman from the Chut ethnic group, was recovered in Dan Hoa commune. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Landslides of approximately 10 cubic meters occurred on National Highway 9C. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The search operation lasted approximately 20 hours before the body was located. (single source)
- Flooding on Phan Huy Ich road reached depths of over 1 meter, stranding hundreds of buses. (single source)
- The Thu Duc canal requires renovation to improve drainage and prevent flooding in dense residential areas. (single source)
- A 14-hectare resettlement area has been approved for investment in Trung Gia commune. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Vietnam faces severe flooding and landslides across multiple regions

Severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have caused casualties in Quang Tri and significant disruption in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, prompting calls for improved drainage and resettlement.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riverbank-erosion-issues-reported-in-dong-thap-and-hue-provinces

### 2026-09-20: Coastal erosion in My Thuy, Quang Tri forces urgent evacuations

Severe coastal erosion in My Thuy, Quang Tri, has damaged infrastructure and aquaculture ponds, forcing urgent evacuations and leaving residents awaiting relocation plans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coastal-erosion-in-my-thuy-quang-tri-forces-urgent-evacuations

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