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Erosion, flooding, and landslides in Vietnam
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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 and Vap, Binh Chanh districts, where streets became impassable, forcing Chanh, and Thu Duc districts. In Thu Duc, residents face ongoing flood risks due to move belongings the current state of the Thu Duc canal, which requires renovation to higher ground. Local authorities remain on alert, monitoring river levels and issuing warnings regarding landslide-prone routes 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 flooded crossings. sustainable livelihoods.
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- 2026-10-11 05:45 UTC Erosion, flooding, and landslides in Vietnam
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- 2026-10-09 13:33 UTC Erosion and displacement in Vietnam
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