At least 8 dead in Vietnam after 1 100 mm (43 inches) of rain since November 15

Heavy rainfall of over 1 100 mm (43 inches) over several days triggered widespread flooding and landslides across central Vietnam beginning November 15–16.

The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) reported that rain and thunderstorms affected provinces from Quảng Trị to Khánh Hòa and the Central Highlands.

According to the local disaster management authority, at least eight people have died and seven remain missing. Over 8 000 homes housing more than 36 000 people have been flooded and cut off following the heavy rain.

Six fatalities occurred when a passenger bus was buried by a landslide on a mountain pass linking Đà Lạt and Nha Trang. Hundreds of families were evacuated, and schools across Gia Lai Province, impacting about 26 000 students, were closed due to inundation.

Dak Lak–Vietnam’s largest coffee-producing province–has seen low-lying farms underwater. Farmers reported that only 10–15 % of beans have been harvested so far. Persistent rain and lack of sunlight have slowed both picking and post-harvest drying, raising concerns over bean quality. The disruption comes as Vietnam approaches the peak of its coffee season, typically from late October to December.

Local agricultural officials warned that excess moisture could increase the risk of fungal infection and post-harvest spoilage. Many farmers are attempting to dry beans under makeshift covers, but continuing humidity prevents adequate curing.

The affected region forms the core of Vietnam’s robusta and highland arabica production, accounting for the bulk of national output. Any sustained damage could tighten supply and reduce export volumes, though detailed loss assessments are still pending.

Beyond agriculture, the floods again hit the UNESCO-listed old town of Hội An and the surrounding coastal areas. Residents faced renewed water levels after earlier inundations in October.

NCHMF forecasts continued rain in parts of the central region through the week, with localized totals above 200 mm (8 inches). Authorities remain on alert for further landslides and flash flooding as saturated soils persist.