Floods hit Vietnam again, killing at least 8

November 19, 2025 / 10:30 AM

Sharjah24 - WAM: A new wave of floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain in central Vietnam since the weekend has claimed at least eight lives, according to a government report released on Wednesday. Traders have also cautioned that the severe weather may disrupt the ongoing coffee harvest in the region.

Record rainfall hits key agricultural and tourist areas

Since Saturday night, rainfall has surpassed 1,100 millimetres in several areas of central Vietnam. The region, known for its vital coffee-growing belt and some of the country’s most popular beaches, is also highly vulnerable to storms and flooding.

Coffee harvest at risk

Farmers in Dak Lak province have harvested only 10 to 15 percent of their coffee beans so far, and they rely on sunlight to dry the crop. The continuous rainfall is raising concerns over potential delays and quality issues.

Fatalities and missing persons

Among the confirmed fatalities are six bus passengers who were killed when a landslide struck their vehicle on Sunday evening as they travelled from Da Lat to Nha Trang. The report added that seven people remain missing, including three trapped under a landslide in Danang.

Mass evacuations and school closures

Hundreds of families were evacuated overnight from inundated homes, according to Vietnam News Agency. In neighbouring Gia Lai province, schools were forced to shut on Wednesday, affecting 26,000 students.

Rising waters in Hoi An

In the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An—still recovering from flooding two weeks earlier—water levels are rising once again, heightening concerns of further damage.