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Vietnam has approved VND 700 billion (approximately USD 26.55 million) in emergency support for four provinces severely affected by recent floods.

A high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by PM Pham Minh Chinh left Algeria on November 20, concluding their official visit to Algeria at the invitation of Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb.

At least 41 people have died and nine remain missing as days of severe flooding forced tens of thousands to evacuate across central Vietnam, according to official reports.

Residents crowded fuel stations in Dalat on November 20 amid fears of shortages after landslide damage forced the closure of major roads into the city.

Dak Lak police have warned residents to stay away from 100 sulphuric acid containers swept away from a sugar plant during severe flooding.

The prime minister has instructed central provinces to mobilise all forces to reach isolated communities and evacuate residents as floods worsen.

All ferry and boat routes to Phu Quoc, Nam Du and Hon Son were suspended on November 20 due to rough seas and strong winds.

Heavy rain is set to continue across provinces from Quang Ngai to Khanh Hoa, worsening widespread flooding in the southern central region.

Floodwaters in parts of southern central Vietnam have surpassed historic levels from 1993 and 1986, forcing emergency crews to work through the night to evacuate residents.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have cordoned off Mimosa Pass after a major landslide cut through a section of the road late on November 19.

A bomb has been found during drainage pipeline construction in Phu Loi Ward in Ho Chi Minh City.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Algerian counterpart Sifi Ghrieb have agreed to elevate Vietnam-Algeria relations to a strategic partnership.

A coastal road in the central province of Ha Tinh has been blocked for weeks after severe landslides.

Flooding in southern central Vietnam has eroded and submerged several sections of the North South railway, forcing the suspension of multiple trains.

Authorities in Yang Mao Commune in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have evacuated 320 residents from areas severely flooded and at high risk of landslides.

PM Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Algiers on November 18 afternoon (local time), starting a three-day official visit to Algeria.

Hoi An’s ancient town was still underwater on the afternoon of November 18, with deep flooding cutting off streets and forcing residents and tourists to travel by boat.

At least 10 people have died, two are missing and 19 injured in Khanh Hoa after relentless rain and landslides, provincial authorities reported on November 19.

Cold and rainy weather has exacerbated traffic jams in Hanoi in recent days, particularly during peak hours.