Floods sever roads, swallow excavators, inundate hundreds of homes in central Vietnam

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Relentless heavy rain has triggered severe flooding across central Vietnam, severing critical roadways, submerging excavators, and forcing hundreds of households to battle rising waters.

Floodwaters rushing downstream into the Cai River on Nov. 10 submerged several excavators at the Thac Ngua Bridge construction site linking Khanh Hoa Province's Khanh Vinh and Trung Khanh Vinh communes.

Strong currents overturned one piece of heavy machinery, leaving only its wheels exposed.

The waters nearly swallowed the remaining excavators, leaving just their booms visible above the surface.

Local authorities have yet to fully assess the property damage, though early reports indicate no casualties. Photo by Ha Le My

Heavy rainfall in Da Nang City inundated the central area of Tra My Commune, prompting residents to evacuate to safety.

Severe downpours between Nov. 9 and 11 battered central Vietnam, with the most intense precipitation occurring in Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai.

Multiple areas recorded rainfall exceeding 500 mm. Tra Thanh in Quang Ngai saw over 630 mm, while Tra Giap in Da Nang received nearly 553 mm. Rains are expected to ease from today.

In Tra Giap Commune, Da Nang, floodwaters swept across a concrete road and submerged part of it, disrupting traffic.

Severe flooding in Gia Lai Province inundated Nguyen Ba Tong Street, a key route to a residential area in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, severely disrupting travel.

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