Catastrophic flooding triggered by unprecedented rainfall has claimed at least 90 lives in Vietnam, with a dozen more people still unaccounted for, authorities confirmed on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
Scale of the Disaster
The environment ministry reported that intense downpours and widespread floods across the south and central regions of the country have led to a major humanitarian crisis. The official death toll now stands at 90 people, with 12 individuals still missing.
The sheer volume of water has submerged more than 235,000 homes and destroyed a staggering 80,000 hectares of agricultural crops. Preliminary estimates put the economic damage at up to £270 million, dealing a severe blow to the local economy.
Dak Lak Province: The Epicentre of the Crisis
The province of Dak Lak suffered the most devastating impact, recording over 60 fatalities alone. The area was deluged with rainfall exceeding 1.9 metres, a level not witnessed since 1993.
In response to the emergency, a large-scale rescue operation was launched. Military, police, and naval units were deployed, using helicopters and drones to reach communities that had been completely cut off by the floodwaters.
Government Response and Climate Warnings
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has allocated £16 million in immediate support for relief efforts, aiming to provide urgent assistance to those affected.
Scientists are pointing to these extreme weather events as a clear indicator of a larger pattern. They warn that human-driven climate change is intensifying Vietnam's exposure to such severe and destructive weather, suggesting that the nation may face an increased frequency of similar disasters in the future.
