Record rains drive flooding in Vietnam, submerging ancient city
Summary
Heavy rains in central Vietnam have led to record-breaking floods, especially affecting Hue and Hoi An, popular tourist areas. These floods have caused significant disruptions, including landslides and power outages, and led to thousands of evacuations.Key Facts
- Central Vietnam experienced record rainfall, with over one meter (3.3 feet) of rain in 24 hours in Hue.
- The Huong and Bo rivers in Hue reached a high of 5.25 meters (17.2 feet), breaking previous records.
- Over 8,600 people were evacuated due to flooding and landslides.
- A large landslide occurred in Quang Ngai province, isolating about 1,700 people.
- The ancient city of Hue is submerged, with parts under over one meter of water.
- Train services between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are suspended because of the flooding.
- More than 306,000 homes and businesses in the region experienced power outages.
- Scientists link increasingly powerful storms to climate change as global temperatures rise.
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