Northern vietnam Floods Claim Three Lives After Typhoon Rainfall
Hanoi, vietnam – At least three people have died and widespread disruption is reported across northern Vietnam following torrential rainfall brought by recent typhoon activity, authorities confirmed October 8, 2025. The fatalities occurred in Yen Bai province, were floodwaters inundated homes and agricultural land, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
The flooding, triggered by lingering effects of a typhoon that made landfall earlier this week, has impacted multiple provinces including Lao Cai, Phu Tho, and Thai Nguyen. More than 1,500 homes have been submerged or damaged, and thousands of hectares of rice paddies are underwater, raising concerns about food security and economic losses for local farming communities. vietnamese authorities are working to provide emergency aid, including food, clean water, and shelter, to those affected. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is assessing the full extent of the damage to crops and infrastructure.
The deaths in Yen Bai province occurred when victims were swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters, according to local officials. Rescue teams, utilizing boats and helicopters, are continuing to search for missing persons and evacuate residents from vulnerable areas. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall in the region, urging residents to remain vigilant and take necesary precautions. Vietnam is notably susceptible to flooding during the monsoon season and typhoon periods, with the northern mountainous regions facing the highest risk.
