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Record Floods in Northern Vietnam Claim 8 Lives

10/9/2025

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Record floods in Northern Vietnam killed at least eight and stranded tens of thousands, especially Thai Nguyen Province.
The military mobilized 30,000 personnel and helicopters for rescues and supplies.
Floodwaters submerged homes and vehicles, some areas reaching second floor; authorities evacuated over 200 families from dam-risk zones.
The floods followed heavy rains from Typhoon Matmo, worsening conditions after Typhoon Bualoi.

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Record floods in Northern Vietnam killed at least eight and stranded tens of thousands, especially Thai Nguyen Province.
The military mobilized 30,000 personnel and helicopters for rescues and supplies.
Floodwaters submerged homes and vehicles, some areas reaching second floor; authorities evacuated over 200 families from dam-risk zones.
The floods followed heavy rains from Typhoon Matmo, worsening conditions after Typhoon Bualoi.