Deadly Record Floods in Vietnam: Rivers Reach 40-Year High as Thousands Remain Stranded

Oct 08, 2025 10:33 pm CST

Record floods in Vietnam have submerged cities and claimed at least eight lives, with water levels reaching 40-year highs across multiple rivers. Military forces have mobilized 30,000 personnel and thousands of boats for rescue operations as residents in Thai Nguyen and surrounding provinces remain stranded without electricity or provisions. The disaster follows Typhoon Matmo and comes just one week after Typhoon Bualoi caused widespread devastation.