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Nha Trang to build 1,000 apartments to relocate families threatened by landslides

Nha Trang to build 1,000 apartments to relocate families threatened by landslides

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have ordered Nha Trang to build 1,000 apartments to serve the relocation of 810 families in mountainside areas at high risk of landslides.
Vietnam among economies most impacted by climate change: report

Vietnam among economies most impacted by climate change: report

Vietnam ranked 13th among the world's most affected economies by extreme weather events between 2000 and 2019, according to the Global Climate Risk Index.
January 27, 2021 | 06:57 pm PT
Vietnam's ancient world heritage citadel damaged by natural disasters

Vietnam's ancient world heritage citadel damaged by natural disasters

The north wall of the Ho Dynasty Citadel has been significantly damaged due to impacts from storms and heavy rain.
January 10, 2021 | 04:00 am PT
Natural disasters cost Vietnam $1.6 bln in 2020

Natural disasters cost Vietnam $1.6 bln in 2020

Natural disasters like storms, floods and drought caused damage worth VND37.4 trillion ($1.6 billion) in 2020, five times last year's losses.
December 24, 2020 | 01:00 am PT
2020 a devastating year for Vietnam's tourism

2020 a devastating year for Vietnam's tourism

For Vietnam's tourism industry, 2020 was a nightmarish year due to the Covid-19 crisis and historic flooding.
December 21, 2020 | 08:05 pm PT
Thousands evacuated as heavy rains flood Nha Trang

Thousands evacuated as heavy rains flood Nha Trang

Beach town Nha Trang in the south central province of Khanh Hoa has evacuated 1,500 people from several residential areas that have been inundated by heavy rains.
November 30, 2020 | 07:44 pm PT
Central provinces report $1.3 bln flood damage, seek more government aid

Central provinces report $1.3 bln flood damage, seek more government aid

Six central provinces that were hit by unprecedented floods and storms for over a month have asked for more relief aid from the government.
November 27, 2020 | 08:38 pm PT
Families displaced by central Vietnam flooding, landslides steeped in chaos

Families displaced by central Vietnam flooding, landslides steeped in chaos

Dozens of families in central Quang Nam Province have returned home 23 days after evacuation due to flooding and landslides triggered by Storm Molave, only to find little left.
November 18, 2020 | 11:10 pm PT
Central Vietnam residents rush to prepare for giant storm Vamco

Central Vietnam residents rush to prepare for giant storm Vamco

Residents have been reinforcing their homes, stockpiling food and relocating to safe areas ahead of Storm Vamco, set to make landfall in central Vietnam on Sunday.
November 14, 2020 | 04:42 am PT
Vietnam closes airports, beaches as Storm Vamco approaches

Vietnam closes airports, beaches as Storm Vamco approaches

With Storm Vamco expected to make landfall over the central region on Sunday, authorities have shut down five airports, closed public beaches and evacuated thousands of people.
November 13, 2020 | 07:26 pm PT
Storm Vamco enters East Sea, threatens central Vietnam

Storm Vamco enters East Sea, threatens central Vietnam

Storm Vamco entered the East Sea on Thursday morning and is forecast to head toward central Vietnam, which has been hit by storm after storm since early October.
November 11, 2020 | 06:50 pm PT
Storm Etau weakens, but next storm leaves assembly line

Storm Etau weakens, but next storm leaves assembly line

Storm Etau weakened into a tropical depression Tuesday morning after making landfall over the south central coast of Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen provinces.
November 9, 2020 | 09:45 pm PT
5 airports closed as Storm Etau approaches central Vietnam

5 airports closed as Storm Etau approaches central Vietnam

Five airports in the south central and Central Highlands regions have been closed ahead of Storm Etau’s expected arrival on Tuesday afternoon.
November 9, 2020 | 06:07 pm PT
'Left with nothing': In a flash, floods upend lives of thousands

'Left with nothing': In a flash, floods upend lives of thousands

Nguyen Thi Minh Vuong has seen something she can never unsee, and something she would never want to see again.
November 7, 2020 | 04:00 pm PT
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