Vietnam's Historic Floods: Unprecedented Rainfall Swamps Hue

Central Vietnam is grappling with severe flooding as unprecedented rainfall drenches key regions, causing chaos in cities like Hue and Hoi An. Rivers have overflowed, inundating homes and sweeping over tourist attractions.

Hue recorded an all-time high rainfall of 1,085.8 millimetres within 24 hours, forcing thousands to evacuate and submerging historical landmarks in waist-deep water.

The floods have disrupted transportation, notably suspending the major train route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Experts attribute these intensified storms to global warming, highlighting how rising ocean temperatures fuel more severe weather patterns.