# Flooding in Dong Nai province

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-dong-nai-province
> Updated: 2026-09-24T04:59:34.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2.

Heavy rainfall and rising waters from the Buong River have caused significant flooding in Dong Nai province. Initially, flooding in Phuoc Tan Ward near the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway affected approximately 320 households, with water levels reaching up to 1.5 meters in areas like the Huong Phuoc neighborhood. Local military and police forces were deployed to assist with evacuations and property movement.

Subsequent heavy rains between September 23 and 24 expanded the impact. In Phuoc Tan Ward, flooding affected roughly 150 households with water levels around 0.8 meters. In Tan An commune, seven areas were flooded, impacting nearly 100 households and causing soil erosion. The flooding also resulted in substantial agricultural damage, including the submersion of 110 hectares of newly sown rice in Tan Trieu ward, 70 hectares of land in Tan An, and over 20 hectares of fish ponds.

## Claims

- Northern Vietnam is forecast to have sunny weather with occasional showers at night. (disputed by 8 sources)
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the area from Nghe An to northern Quang Tri. (disputed by 7 sources)
- Thunderstorms may bring risks of tornadoes, lightning, hail, and strong wind gusts. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Southern Vietnam is expected to experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected in various maritime areas, including the South China Sea. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Localized rainfall in the Nghe An to northern Quang Tri region may exceed 150mm. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Vietnam weather: Sunny North and rainy South

Vietnam faces sunny weather in the North while the Central Highlands and South experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and potential flooding due to high tides and seasonal rainfall.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-experiences-flooding-and-agricultural-damage-from-heavy-rain

### 2026-09-10: Dong Nai flooding affects 320 households near Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway

Heavy rains and rising Buong River waters have flooded approximately 320 homes in Phuoc Tan Ward, Dong Nai, with water levels reaching 1.5 meters in some areas.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dong-nai-flooding-affects-320-households-near-bien-hoa-vung-tau-expressway

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Cite as: Flooding in Dong Nai province. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-in-dong-nai-province