HANOI (Xinhua) — Severe flooding continues to devastate central Vietnam, with authorities confirming the death toll has tragically risen to 72 people as of Saturday afternoon.
The number of people missing stands at 13, according to the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority, as reported by the local daily VnExpress.
The widespread flooding has caused major infrastructure and economic damage. The Ministry of Construction reported that 33 passenger trains have been forced to suspend operations, paralyzing a significant portion of the nation’s rail network.
Initial estimates suggest the economic cost of the disaster is staggering, with losses nearing 9 trillion Vietnamese dong (approximately $358 million U.S. dollars), highlighting the significant impact on both human lives and the region’s economy and transportation system.