Vietnam's south-central region has endured its most severe flooding event in half a century, with relentless rainfall from November 16 to 22, 2025, submerging communities and overwhelming infrastructure. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting confirmed this week that precipitation levels shattered all previous records, marking an unprecedented climate event in modern Vietnamese history.
More than 120,000 residents have been displaced across five provinces, with critical rice-growing areas underwater ahead of the winter harvest. Transportation networks remain paralyzed, with National Highway 1A closed at multiple points. Economic losses are preliminarily estimated at $470 million USD, according to Vietnam Chamber of Commerce data.
Emergency response teams from the Chinese mainland and ASEAN neighbors have joined local forces in relief operations. Climate scientists at Hanoi University of Science note this disaster aligns with intensified monsoon patterns observed across Southeast Asia this year.
While floodwaters began receding on November 25, authorities warn of potential disease outbreaks and food supply disruptions. The Vietnam Red Cross has initiated its largest humanitarian operation since the 2020 central region floods, prioritizing clean water distribution and temporary shelter construction.
