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Storm Koto weakens to tropical depression, but dangerous seas persist off Vietnam

Storm Koto weakens to tropical depression, but dangerous seas persist off Vietnam

Storm Koto weakened into a tropical depression over the central East Sea on Monday, but the system is still expected to bring heavy rain, rough seas and rising flood risks to south-central Vietnam in the coming days.
Typhoon Koto forces sea bans across south-central Vietnam, thousands placed on evacuation watch

Typhoon Koto forces sea bans across south-central Vietnam, thousands placed on evacuation watch

Typhoon Koto intensifies off central Vietnam as trajectory keeps changing

Typhoon Koto intensifies off central Vietnam as trajectory keeps changing

Vietnam's year of natural disasters: 409 dead or missing and more than $3.2B in losses

Vietnam's year of natural disasters: 409 dead or missing and more than $3.2B in losses

Successive and severe natural disasters that have struck Vietnam since the beginning of this year have left 409 people dead or missing and 727 others injured, with estimated economic losses of more than VND85 trillion (US$3.2 billion).
November 25, 2025 | 04:49 pm PT
Da Lat reopens key mountain pass after landslides

Da Lat reopens key mountain pass after landslides

Prenn Pass, the main gateway into Da Lat, has reopened after days of landslides and cracking that shut down the mountain road, though officials warn that conditions remain fragile.
November 25, 2025 | 12:24 am PT
Tornado tears through neighborhood in Da Nang City

Tornado tears through neighborhood in Da Nang City

A tornado swept through a residential area in Chien Dan Commune, Da Nang City last night, knocking down trees and tearing roofs off homes.
November 17, 2025 | 01:08 am PT
Moment a man is rescued after drifting 40 hours at sea during Typhoon Kalmaegi

Moment a man is rescued after drifting 40 hours at sea during Typhoon Kalmaegi

A cargo ship fought rough waters on Saturday to save a 47-year-old Vietnamese man swept away while attempting a dramatic rescue during raging Typhoon Kalmaegi two days earlier.
November 8, 2025 | 02:52 am PT
5 hours of destruction as Typhoon Kalmaegi lashes central Vietnam

5 hours of destruction as Typhoon Kalmaegi lashes central Vietnam

Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through central Vietnam for five hours on Thursday night, toppling houses, uprooting trees, and leaving widespread destruction before weakening.
November 6, 2025 | 07:34 pm PT
Typhoon Kalmaegi batters inland Vietnam, prompting widespread calls for help

Typhoon Kalmaegi batters inland Vietnam, prompting widespread calls for help

Storm Kalmaegi over Dak Lak and Gia Lai weakened by 10 p.m. Thursday, with wind speeds dropping to 102 kph, but powerful gusts earlier had caused numerous houses to collapse, ripped roofs off buildings, and toppled trees onto cars.
November 6, 2025 | 01:52 am PT
Hundreds evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches central Vietnam

Hundreds evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches central Vietnam

Authorities in central Vietnam evacuated hundreds of residents from high-risk areas ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi on Thursday, while local residents reinforced their houses and cars.
November 6, 2025 | 12:51 am PT
Storms, floods disrupt tourism in central Vietnam

Storms, floods disrupt tourism in central Vietnam

A succession of storms and severe flooding in central Vietnam have delivered a body blow to tourism, with visitors canceling hotel rooms and travel plans en masse.
November 5, 2025 | 08:12 pm PT
Vietnamese scramble to stockpile food ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi landfall

Vietnamese scramble to stockpile food ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi landfall

Supermarket shelves were emptied by Wednesday noon in the south-central provinces of Gia Lai and Dak Lak as people bought and stockpiled food before Typhoon Kalmaegi makes landfall.
November 5, 2025 | 02:15 am PT
Phu Quoc streets vanish underwater after heaviest rain in 25 years floods tourist island

Phu Quoc streets vanish underwater after heaviest rain in 25 years floods tourist island

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island was drenched by more than 120 mm of rain in just four hours on Wednesday night, its heaviest downpour in 25 years.
October 30, 2025 | 01:10 am PT
Mass flight cancellations across central Vietnam as Storm Fengshen approaches

Mass flight cancellations across central Vietnam as Storm Fengshen approaches

Vietnam Airlines has canceled at least 10 domestic flights and rescheduled eight others as Storm Fengshen disrupts air travel across central Vietnam on Oct. 22–23.
October 22, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
In photos: Huge waves rip apart Da Nang riverfront before Storm Fengshen arrives

In photos: Huge waves rip apart Da Nang riverfront before Storm Fengshen arrives

Powerful waves driven by strong winds and high tides have torn apart sections of Da Nang’s Han River promenade, shattering sidewalks and fences just days before Storm Fengshen’s expected arrival.
October 21, 2025 | 11:15 pm PT
Vietnam appeals for international aid as historic floods devastate communities

Vietnam appeals for international aid as historic floods devastate communities

Vietnam calls for continued partnership and assistance from international partners as the country is grappling with floodwaters in many areas rising above historic levels, posing a high risk of prolonged inundation and landslides, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep said on Oct. 9.
October 9, 2025 | 05:22 am PT
IT engineers develop real-time rescue map for flood-hit regions in 4 hours

IT engineers develop real-time rescue map for flood-hit regions in 4 hours

Two Vietnamese engineers developed a real-time rescue map in four hours to help residents in areas hit by flooding access timely assistance.
October 9, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
Iconic Ha Giang gate destroyed by landslide in Vietnam

Iconic Ha Giang gate destroyed by landslide in Vietnam

The iconic welcome gate of Dong Van Commune in Ha Giang collapsed in half after a landslide at 7 a.m. on Oct. 8, triggered by days of relentless rain from back-to-back storms.
October 7, 2025 | 09:34 pm PT
Parents struggle as Hanoi schools shift online on storm warning

Parents struggle as Hanoi schools shift online on storm warning

As torrential rains and flooding hit Hanoi Tuesday morning, power outages, internet instability and distracted children threw households into chaos as schools abruptly switched to online classes.
October 7, 2025 | 02:52 am PT
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