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Vietnam Faces Devastating Natural Disasters: 238 Dead, $1.4 Billion Loss

10/10/2025

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Since the start of 2025, natural disasters in Viet Nam have caused 238 fatalities and 367 injuries, with damages totaling VND33.549 trillion (US$1.4 billion).
Typhoon Matmo has caused extensive destruction, affecting over 258,000 homes and inundating 555,000 hectares of crops across northern and central Viet Nam.
The government has mobilized over 11,000 personnel for relief, and authorities are launching fundraising campaigns to support recovery.

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Since the start of 2025, natural disasters in Viet Nam have caused 238 fatalities and 367 injuries, with damages totaling VND33.549 trillion (US$1.4 billion).
Typhoon Matmo has caused extensive destruction, affecting over 258,000 homes and inundating 555,000 hectares of crops across northern and central Viet Nam.
The government has mobilized over 11,000 personnel for relief, and authorities are launching fundraising campaigns to support recovery.