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flag Severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam, fueled by record rainfall, killed at least 187 and displaced thousands.

flag Record rainfall exceeding one meter in 24 hours triggered severe flooding and landslides in central Vietnam, particularly in the historic city of Hue, where rainfall reached 1,085 millimeters—the highest ever recorded in the country. flag Floodwaters submerged streets, homes, and UNESCO sites, forcing over 8,600 people to evacuate to shelters, while a major landslide isolated around 1,700 people. flag Critical infrastructure, including hospitals, railways, and schools, was disrupted, and power outages persisted. flag The disaster is part of a broader trend of extreme weather linked to climate change, with Vietnam facing over $610 million in losses and 187 deaths or missing persons since January. flag Authorities warned of continued risks through the week.

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