
Viet Nam: Floods and Landslides - Aug 2023
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Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains on 30-31 July in Lam Dong, Binh Thuan, and Bac Lieu Provinces in central and southern Vietnam resulted in casualties and damage. Media reports six people killed (4 in Lam Dong and 2 in Binh Thuan) and one missing due to landslides and drowning. 89 houses have been fully damaged and 346 are partially damaged. Nearly 2,900 hectares of rice have been submerged, and 184.8 hectares of other crops have also been reported damaged. Torrential rains have also eroded and damaged many National Highway sections and rural roads, including a National Highway 20 section passing through Bao Loc Pass, resulting in traffic disruption. The National Committee for Disaster Response, Search, and Rescue, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ministry of Public Security are responding to the crisis in coordination with other line ministries and local people. (ECHO, 2 Aug 2023)
Since 4 August, northern Vietnam has experienced severe flooding and landslides due to heavy rainfall, resulting in casualties and significant damages. ADINet reported that four people died, three are injured, and nearly 460 have been affected in Lai Chau and Dien Bien Provinces. Furthermore, 100 homes across north-western Vietnam have been damaged or destroyed. More heavy rain is forecast, and warnings of further floods and landslides have been issued. (ECHO, 7 Aug 2023)
On 6-7 August, heavy rain affected northern Vietnam, causing floods and resulting in damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), one person died and 520 people have been affected by floods in Lao Cai Province, northwestern Vietnam. In addition, 104 houses have been damaged in Lao Cai City and Bao Thang District, central Lao Cai Province. (ECHO, 8 Aug 2023)
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains since 2 August in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam have resulted in causalities and damage. According to DG ECHO Partners, at least 12 people have died, five have been injured, and three are missing. A total of 30,000 people have been affected and 2,940 people have been displaced and are sheltering in safer locations. (ECHO, 11 Aug 2023)
As per a report released by the Vietnam Disaster Management Authority on August 10, 2023, flooding has had a significant impact on approximately 215,000 individuals since August 2. This widespread occurrence has unfolded across ten provinces, specifically in Lai Chau, Yen Bai, Son La, Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Thai Nguyen, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. Among these provinces, the areas which are most severely affected include Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, and Dak Nong. In light of this situation, there have been 13 reported fatalities, along with 2 individuals currently missing and 8 individuals sustaining injuries. The ongoing and protracted rainfall in the affected regions continues to pose a threat, potentially leading to flash floods and landslides. This heightened risk is attributed to the soil's projected saturation point, a consequence of the persistent rain that has persisted for several days. (IFRC, 18 Aug 2023)
On 12 September, heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms occurred in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, causing flash floods, and landslides that resulted in casualties. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), at least nine people died while four others are still missing across the affected province. The media reports damage to 21 homes, 61 fishing farms, and 180 ha of standing crops in the provinces of Lao Cai, Ha Giang, and Yen Bai. Local authorities mobilised about 300 people to participate in search and rescue activities. (ECHO, 14 Sep 2023)
Tropical depression THIRTEEN, formed over the South China Sea tracked northwestward and made landfall over Thua Thien Hue Province (central-eastern Vietnam) on 25 September bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. THIRTEEN is forecast to cross central Vietnam and Laos and dissipate across eastern Cambodia. The national authority of Vietnam has issued necessary preparedness and mitigation measures directives to provinces in Quang Binh and Phu Yen. The Vietnam Red Cross Society has activated its National Disaster Response Team (NDRT) for deployment to at-risk regions to support local communities and reduce disaster risks. (ECHO, 26 Sep 2023)
Over the past few days, heavy rain and thunderstorms have affected Dong Nai Province and Ho Chi Minh City, causing floods and resulting in damage and power outages. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 2 October, 5,500 people have been affected and 23 houses have been damaged. (ECHO, 3 Oct 2023)
On 6-7 October, heavy rainfall affected Yen Bai Province in northern Vietnam, causing floods, triggering landslides and resulting in casualties and damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), two people died in Van Yen District and almost 1,900 people have been affected across the province. (ECHO, 9 Oct 2023)
Since 10 October, heavy rain and floods have affected central-northern Vietnam. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 14 October, in Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam Provinces, two people died, 7,820 people have been affected and 3,910 have been internally displaced (3,763 from Da Nang City and 147 from Hue City). In addition, 1,564 houses have been damaged, of which 1,432 are in Da Nang City. (ECHO, 17 Oct 2023)
Since 29 October, heavy rainfall, strong winds and a tornado event hit several parts of Vietnam, causing floods, landslides and severe weather-related incidents that resulted in casualties and damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), in Hà Tinh province (north-central Vietnam), one person died, another is still missing, 21 people have been displaced and 9,361 affected due to widespread floods and landslides. In An Giang province (southern Vietnam), two people have been injured and more than 2,100 people have been affected after storms and a tornadoes. Furthermore, in Ben Tre province (southern Vietnam), 575 people have been affected by landslide events. (ECHO, 3 Nov 2023)
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds affected several parts of Vietnam on 13-14 November, causing floods and landslides that resulted in casualties and damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), as of 13 November, three people are missing in Quang Tri Province. At least 525 people are displaced in shelters and a total of 6,820 people have been affected by floods across Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Ha Tinh Provinces in central Vietnam. Moreover, 1,364 houses have been damaged, at least 69 ha of inundated crops and more than 1,000 livestock losses have been reported. (ECHO, 15 Nov 2023)